How far is Miami, FL from Dunedin, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Dunedin, FL is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Dunedin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Dunedin.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, FL 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 North
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road
862 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Turn left onto State Road 580
2913 ft · 57 sec · State Road 580
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
75 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Dunedin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Sunny near Dunedin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Dunedin?
The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.8 miles from Miami and 142.5 miles from Dunedin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.77 one way or $83.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Sunny near Dunedin.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Dunedin. Straight-line distance: 222.11 mi (357.45 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 Dunedin
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,464 |
| Coordinates | 28.0199000, -82.7732300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunedin (-82.77323, 28.0199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $41.77 | $83.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.28 | $92.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.30 | $98.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.80 | $87.61 |
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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