How far is Miami, FL from DeBary, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to DeBary, FL is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
258.65 mi
04h 52m
Flight
225.43 mi
362.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.43 mi
Kilometers
362.8 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.65 mi
Kilometers
416.26 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeBary
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T00:02
Arrive DeBary
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Miami
129.6 mi
02h 26m
To DeBary
129.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    214.5 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92: Sanford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
215 mi · 83%
I 4 East
27.2 mi · 11%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 4%
US 17
0.87 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
I 4
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

215 mi · 03h 54m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
02h 26m from Miami
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near DeBary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Miami and 129.1 miles from DeBary.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Sunny near DeBary.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and DeBary. Straight-line distance: 225.43 mi (362.8 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
DeBary

#2 DeBary

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population21,572
Coordinates28.8830500, -81.3086800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: DeBary (-81.30868, 28.88305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $37.87
Round trip
$75.74
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.87 $75.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.96 $83.92
Premium $4.90 $44.70 $89.40
Diesel $4.35 $39.72 $79.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and DeBary. The current time is 00:02:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.