How far is Miami, FL from Laguna Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Laguna Beach, FL is about 598.9 miles (963.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 466.1 miles (750.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 11h 17m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Laguna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Laguna Beach.
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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
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
44.1 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto Highway 77
8 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
40 m · 6 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto West Toledo Place
2054 ft · 1 min · West Toledo Place
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Laguna Beach.
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 Clear leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Laguna Beach?
The road trip is about 598.9 miles (963.8 km) and usually takes 11h 17m 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 299.6 miles from Miami and 299.3 miles from Laguna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 466.1 miles (750.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.8 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 $81.01 one way or $162.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Laguna Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
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 Laguna Beach. Straight-line distance: 466.1 mi (750.12 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna Beach (-85.9241, 30.23965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 964 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 28m |
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 | $3.83 | $81.01 | $162.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $91.28 | $182.56 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $98.53 | $197.06 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $125.53 | $251.07 |
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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