How far is Miami, FL from Niceville, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Niceville, FL is about 627.8 miles (1010.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 503.9 miles (811 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 26m.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
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 Niceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Niceville.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Reynolds Avenue
532 ft · 23 sec · Reynolds Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reynolds Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Niceville.
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 Niceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Niceville?
The road trip is about 627.8 miles (1010.3 km) and usually takes 11h 26m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 314.1 miles from Miami and 313.7 miles from Niceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 503.9 miles (811 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.9 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 $91.88 one way or $183.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Niceville, 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 Niceville.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Niceville. Straight-line distance: 503.95 mi (811.03 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 Niceville
City in Florida
| Population | 16,217 |
| Coordinates | 30.5168600, -86.4821700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niceville (-86.48217, 30.51686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1010 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 49m |
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 | $91.88 | $183.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $101.80 | $203.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $108.45 | $216.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $96.35 | $192.70 |
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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