How far is Miami, FL from Palatka, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Palatka, FL is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Palatka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Palatka.
-
1
Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
-
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
-
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
-
4
Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
-
5
Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
-
6
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
-
8
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 36 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell
1595 ft · 1 min
-
16
Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
-
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
-
18
Exit the roundabout
6 mi · 8 min
-
19
Turn right
23.7 mi · 31 min
-
20
Take the ramp slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reid Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Palatka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Miami and Partly Sunny near Palatka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Palatka?
The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Micco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Miami and 153.8 miles from Palatka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.13 one way or $90.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Miami and Partly Sunny near Palatka.
Stop Ideas Near Micco
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 Micco.
Okeechobee
Kissimmee
Sebring
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Palatka. Straight-line distance: 281.87 mi (453.63 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 Palatka
County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6485800, -81.6375800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatka (-81.63758, 29.64858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.27 | $106.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.