How far is Miami, FL from Freeport, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Freeport, FL is about 609.2 miles (980.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 487.3 miles (784.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 11h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Freeport.
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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
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Freeport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Sunny near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Freeport?
The road trip is about 609.2 miles (980.4 km) and usually takes 11h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.8 miles from Miami and 304.4 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 487.3 miles (784.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.18 one way or $178.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Freeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Sunny near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
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 Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 487.3 mi (784.23 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 Freeport
Location in Florida
| Population | 2,658 |
| Coordinates | 30.4982500, -86.1360500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-86.13605, 30.49825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 980 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
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 | $89.18 | $178.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $98.81 | $197.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $105.26 | $210.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $93.52 | $187.05 |
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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