How far is Miami, FL from Ponce Inlet, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Ponce Inlet, FL is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.84 mi
04h 56m
Flight
234.01 mi
376.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.01 mi
Kilometers
376.61 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.84 mi
Kilometers
414.96 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponce Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Ponce Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Miami
129.2 mi
02h 28m
To Ponce Inlet
128.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Ponce Inlet.

  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

    108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    126.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    785 ft · 19 sec · Taylor Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Dunlawton Boulevard

    843 ft · 23 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue

    607 ft · 33 sec · Oceanview Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Montrose Avenue

    85 m · 12 sec · Montrose Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montrose Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
137 mi · 53%
Florida's Turnpike
109 mi · 42%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.67 mi · 2%
South Atlantic Avenue
4.26 mi · 2%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
FL 70
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
234 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
02h 28m from Miami
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Ponce Inlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Ponce Inlet?

The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Miami and 128.6 miles from Ponce Inlet.

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

The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Ponce Inlet.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Ponce Inlet. Straight-line distance: 234.01 mi (376.61 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
Ponce Inlet

#2 Ponce Inlet

Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population3,335
Coordinates29.0963700, -80.9370000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Ponce Inlet (-80.937, 29.09637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.44 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.49
18.2 gal · 68.88 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.75 $75.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.82 $83.65
Premium $4.90 $44.55 $89.11
Diesel $4.35 $39.58 $79.17

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

There is no time difference between Miami and Ponce Inlet. The current time is 04:10:51.

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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.