How far is Miami, FL from Plant City, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Plant City, FL is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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.
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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 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Plant City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Plant City.
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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
148.7 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clark Road
1598 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Clark Road
725 ft · 28 sec · Clark Road
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Turn left onto New Tampa Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · New Tampa Highway
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Turn right onto North Warnell Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Warnell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Warnell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Plant City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
149 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Partly Sunny near Plant City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Plant City?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Miami and 122.7 miles from Plant City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Partly Sunny near Plant City.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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 Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Plant City. Straight-line distance: 195.09 mi (313.97 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 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plant City (-82.11469, 28.01888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $35.96 | $71.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.85 | $79.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.45 | $84.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.71 | $75.43 |
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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