How far is Miami, FL from Indian Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Indian Shores, FL is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Indian Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Indian Shores.
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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, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 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
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North
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Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard
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Continue on Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard North
3.3 mi · 7 min · Park Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 699 North: Indian Rocks Beach
127 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn left onto 199th Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · 199th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Indian Shores.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Indian Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Indian Shores?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 139 miles from Miami and 138.8 miles from Indian Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Indian Shores.
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 Indian Shores. Straight-line distance: 218.21 mi (351.17 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 Indian Shores
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,468 |
| Coordinates | 27.8628000, -82.8484400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Shores (-82.84844, 27.8628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.04 | $90.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
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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