How far is Miami, FL from Avon Park, FL?

The estimated driving distance from Miami, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
27.22 mi
00h 41m · estimated
Flight
20.16 mi
32.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
27.22 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
43.8 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Park
Fri, Apr 10, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, Apr 10, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-10T09:03
Arrive Avon Park
Fri, Apr 10, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Miami
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Golden Glades
FL

Census-designated place

From Miami
10.1 mi
00h 20m
To Avon Park
17.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Avon Park.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Glades
00h 20m from Miami
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Avon Park?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Miami and 17.1 miles from Avon Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Golden Glades and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 3.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Glades.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

9 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

11 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

46 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 20.16 mi (32.44 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Avon Park

#2 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,719
Coordinates26.0656400, -80.1769900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Avon Park (-80.17699, 26.06564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.96
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.98 $7.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.90 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.35 $4.18 $8.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Avon Park. The current time is 09:03:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.