How far is Miami, FL from Hudson, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Hudson, FL is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.65 mi
06h 01m
Flight
235.95 mi
379.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.95 mi
Kilometers
379.73 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.65 mi
Kilometers
495.11 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 3:18 PM EST
Return by in Miami
Sun, Nov 8, 9:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-11-08T09:17
Arrive Hudson
Sun, Nov 8, 3:18 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
11:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EST
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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Miami
154 mi
03h 00m
To Hudson
153.7 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 39 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Hudson Avenue

    88 m · 12 sec · Hudson Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
218 mi · 71%
US 19 North
24.6 mi · 8%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 6%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 4%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
235.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
03h 00m from Miami
Leave By
11:56 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Miami and 153.7 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 EST. 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 $41.61 one way or $83.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Miami and Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 235.95 mi (379.73 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
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#2 Hudson

Hudson is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3644500, -82.6934300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Hudson (-82.69343, 28.36445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $41.61
Round trip
$83.22
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $41.61 $83.22
Mid-grade $4.32 $46.90 $93.81
Premium $4.66 $50.58 $101.17
Diesel $5.92 $64.26 $128.53

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Hudson. The current time is 09:17:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.