How far is Miami, FL from Gulf Breeze, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL is about 674.4 miles (1085.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.7 miles (852.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
674.39 mi
12h 21m
Flight
529.74 mi
852.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.74 mi
Kilometers
852.54 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
674.39 mi
Kilometers
1085.33 km
Drive Time
12h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Breeze
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-18T17:24
Arrive Gulf Breeze
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
12h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:22 PM to 6:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Miami
337.3 mi
06h 10m
To Gulf Breeze
337 mi
06h 10m

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
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Gulf Breeze.

  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 left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

    122 m · 18 sec · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    85 m · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 55%
I 10 West
270 mi · 40%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 1%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
6.54 mi · 1%
Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

270 mi · 04h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
12h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.7 mi
529.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
06h 10m from Miami
Leave By
11:16 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Gulf Breeze?

The road trip is about 674.4 miles (1085.3 km) and usually takes 12h 21m 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?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 337.3 miles from Miami and 337 miles from Gulf Breeze.

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

The direct path is about 529.7 miles (852.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.7 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 $98.72 one way or $197.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Gulf Breeze, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Gulf Breeze. Straight-line distance: 529.74 mi (852.54 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
Gulf Breeze

#2 Gulf Breeze

City in Florida, USA

Population7,075
Coordinates30.3571400, -87.1638600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Gulf Breeze (-87.16386, 30.35714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1085 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.8 gal
90.08 L · about $98.72
Round trip
$197.44
47.6 gal · 180.16 L
Estimated CO2
211.5 kg one way
Round trip: 423 kg / 933 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $98.72 $197.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $109.38 $218.77
Premium $4.90 $116.52 $233.05
Diesel $4.35 $103.53 $207.06

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL. The current time in Miami is 17:24:20, although it is 16:24:20 in Gulf Breeze.

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.