How far is Miami, FL from Mexico Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Mexico Beach, FL is about 554.8 miles (892.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 430.1 miles (692.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 11h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Mexico Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Mexico 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
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Avenue E
22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E
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Continue on Monument Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Monument Avenue
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Continue on Bay Road
11.9 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Turn left onto South 32nd Street
113 m · 16 sec · South 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Mexico 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 Cloudy leaving Miami and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Mexico Beach?
The road trip is about 554.8 miles (892.8 km) and usually takes 11h 16m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.6 miles from Miami and 277.1 miles from Mexico Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 430.1 miles (692.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.7 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 $74.29 one way or $148.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Mexico Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Mexico Beach. Straight-line distance: 430.09 mi (692.17 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 Mexico Beach
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 29.9480900, -85.4199500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexico Beach (-85.41995, 29.94809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 893 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $74.29 | $148.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $82.31 | $164.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $87.69 | $175.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $77.91 | $155.82 |
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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