How far is Miami, FL from Bushnell, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Bushnell, FL is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Bushnell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Bushnell.
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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
251.4 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg
2551 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight left
3241 ft · 1 min
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Turn left onto Central Parkway
2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway
69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Noble Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Bushnell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
251 mi · 04h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Bushnell?
The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Miami and 139.7 miles from Bushnell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232 miles (373.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Bushnell. Straight-line distance: 231.93 mi (373.25 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 Bushnell
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 3,229 |
| Coordinates | 28.6649900, -82.1128600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bushnell (-82.11286, 28.66499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $40.94 | $81.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.36 | $90.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.32 | $96.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.93 | $85.87 |
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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