How far is Miami, FL from Monticello, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Monticello, FL is about 459.4 miles (739.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
459.46 mi
08h 24m
Flight
398.49 mi
641.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.49 mi
Kilometers
641.3 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.46 mi
Kilometers
739.43 km
Drive Time
08h 24m

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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 08h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Fri, May 15, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, May 15, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-05-14T18:21
Arrive Monticello
Fri, May 15, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM 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
Orlovista
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Miami
230 mi
04h 12m
To Monticello
229.4 mi
04h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Monticello, Perry, Thomasville

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Circle

    115 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto West Washington Street

    86 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 81%
I 10 West
71.2 mi · 15%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Florida Georgia Parkway
3.33 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
1.6 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
398.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orlovista
04h 12m from Miami
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 459.4 miles (739.4 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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?

Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230 miles from Miami and 229.4 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 $67.24 one way or $134.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Orlovista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Orlovista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlovista.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

28 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

34 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 398.49 mi (641.3 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
Monticello

#2 Monticello

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

Population2,453
Coordinates30.5451500, -83.8713000
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Monticello (-83.8713, 30.54515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.21 gal
61.37 L · about $67.24
Round trip
$134.48
32.42 gal · 122.74 L
Estimated CO2
144.1 kg one way
Round trip: 288.1 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.24 $134.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.50 $149.00
Premium $4.90 $79.36 $158.73
Diesel $4.35 $70.51 $141.03

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Monticello. The current time is 18:21:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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