How far is Miami, FL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Mobile, AL is about 719.3 miles (1157.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 586.1 miles (943.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 06m 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
719.29 mi
13h 03m
Flight
586.11 mi
943.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
586.11 mi
Kilometers
943.25 km
Flight Time
01h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
719.29 mi
Kilometers
1157.59 km
Drive Time
13h 03m

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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 13h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Oct 14, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Miami
Wed, Oct 14, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-10-13T18:13
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Oct 14, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
13h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:03 PM to 7:33 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
9:54 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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Miami
359.5 mi
06h 31m
To Mobile
359.8 mi
06h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    334.4 mi · 5 hr 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  17. 17

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 52%
I 10 West
335 mi · 47%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 1%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi
US 90
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

334 mi · 05h 59m

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
13h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.2 mi
586.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
06h 31m from Miami
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 719.3 miles (1157.6 km) and usually takes 13h 03m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 359.5 miles from Miami and 359.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 586.1 miles (943.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.2 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 $103.25 one way or $206.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 225.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Mobile, 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 Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 586.11 mi (943.25 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
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.38 gal
96.08 L · about $103.25
Round trip
$206.49
50.76 gal · 192.16 L
Estimated CO2
225.6 kg one way
Round trip: 451.1 kg / 995 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $103.25 $206.49
Mid-grade $4.50 $114.31 $228.62
Premium $4.84 $122.92 $245.83
Diesel $5.86 $148.80 $297.61

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 · Oct 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, FL and Mobile, AL. The current time in Miami is 18:13:48, although it is 17:13:48 in Mobile.

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.