How far is Miami, FL from Gifford, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Gifford, FL is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Gifford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Gifford.
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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
108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
4.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 45th Street
2978 ft · 1 min · 45th Street
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Turn right onto Old Dixie Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Old Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Gifford.
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
108 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Partly Sunny near Gifford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Gifford?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schall Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Miami and 70.1 miles from Gifford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.57 one way or $41.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Partly Sunny near Gifford.
Stop Ideas Near Schall Circle
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 Schall Circle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Gifford. Straight-line distance: 132.02 mi (212.47 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 Gifford
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 9,590 |
| Coordinates | 27.6753100, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gifford (-80.40922, 27.67531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
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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