How far is Miami, FL from Brooksville, FL?

The estimated driving distance from Miami, FL to Brooksville, FL is about 277.1 miles (446 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
277.11 mi
04h 51m · estimated
Flight
234.83 mi
377.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.83 mi
Kilometers
377.93 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
277.11 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
445.96 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooksville
Fri, Apr 10, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, Apr 10, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-10T09:07
Arrive Brooksville
Fri, Apr 10, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Miami
117.4 mi
02h 25m
To Brooksville
159.7 mi
02h 25m

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
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Brooksville.

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
02h 25m from Miami
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Sunny near Brooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Brooksville?

The road trip is about 277.1 miles (446 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Miami and 159.7 miles from Brooksville.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Sunny near Brooksville.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Placid Lakes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placid Lakes.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 234.83 mi (377.93 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
Brooksville

#2 Brooksville

County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States

Population8,824
Coordinates28.5555400, -82.3899100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Brooksville (-82.38991, 28.55554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.01 L · about $40.57
Round trip
$81.13
19.56 gal · 74.02 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.57 $81.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.95 $89.90
Premium $4.90 $47.88 $95.77
Diesel $4.35 $42.54 $85.09

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 Brooksville. The current time is 09:07:52.

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.