How far is Miami, FL from Quincy, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Quincy, FL is about 500.1 miles (804.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 426.6 miles (686.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
500.05 mi
09h 10m
Flight
426.57 mi
686.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
426.57 mi
Kilometers
686.5 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
500.05 mi
Kilometers
804.76 km
Drive Time
09h 10m

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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 09h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, Apr 24, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:11 PM to 4:41 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
5:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Miami
250.3 mi
04h 35m
To Quincy
249.7 mi
04h 35m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy

    2371 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy

    130 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Star Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Ward Street

    112 m · 18 sec · South Ward Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Crawford Street

    65 m · 9 sec · West Crawford Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Crawford Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 74%
I 10 West
104 mi · 21%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Blue Star Highway
9.72 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
2.48 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
09h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
426.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
04h 35m from Miami
Leave By
5:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 500.1 miles (804.8 km) and usually takes 09h 10m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.3 miles from Miami and 249.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 426.6 miles (686.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 $73.21 one way or $146.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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 Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 426.57 mi (686.5 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
Quincy

#2 Quincy

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

Population6,804
Coordinates30.5871400, -84.5832500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Quincy (-84.58325, 30.58714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 805 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.65 gal
66.8 L · about $73.21
Round trip
$146.42
35.3 gal · 133.6 L
Estimated CO2
156.9 kg one way
Round trip: 313.7 kg / 692 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $73.21 $146.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $81.12 $162.24
Premium $4.90 $86.41 $172.83
Diesel $4.35 $76.78 $153.55

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 Quincy. The current time is 06:53:32.

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.