How far is Miami, FL from Citrus Hills, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Citrus Hills, FL is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.64 mi
05h 43m
Flight
255.28 mi
410.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.28 mi
Kilometers
410.84 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.64 mi
Kilometers
483.84 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Sat, Apr 18, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Citrus Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Miami
150.6 mi
02h 51m
To Citrus Hills
150.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Citrus Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Citrus Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    15 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Kensington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Kensington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Reehill Street

    2226 ft · 1 min · East Reehill Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Citrus Hills Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Glassboro Court

    1695 ft · 1 min · East Glassboro Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Glassboro Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Citrus Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 88%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 3%
South Kensington Avenue
1.37 mi
FL 44
1.01 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
North Citrus Hills Boulevard
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
255.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 51m from Miami
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Citrus Hills?

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Miami and 150.1 miles from Citrus Hills.

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

The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Citrus Hills. Straight-line distance: 255.28 mi (410.84 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
Citrus Hills

#2 Citrus Hills

Census designated place

Population7,470
Coordinates28.8883100, -82.4326000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Citrus Hills (-82.4326, 28.88831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.16 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.02
21.22 gal · 80.32 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.01 $88.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.76 $97.53
Premium $4.90 $51.95 $103.89
Diesel $4.35 $46.15 $92.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Citrus Hills. The current time is 01:26:42.

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