How far is Miami, FL from Apopka, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Apopka, FL is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Apopka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Apopka.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
222.7 mi · 4 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1276 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414 Toll East: Maitland
3147 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 451 Toll North: Apopka
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn straight
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on West 3rd Street
759 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
672 ft · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Sunny near Apopka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Apopka?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Miami and 123.3 miles from Apopka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Sunny near Apopka.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Apopka. Straight-line distance: 216.24 mi (348 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apopka
The most populous city in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 53,870 |
| Coordinates | 28.6761700, -81.5118600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apopka (-81.51186, 28.67617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.85 | $87.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.71 | $93.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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