How far is Miami, FL from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Raleigh, NC is about 794.7 miles (1278.9 km), with a travel time of about 14h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 696.9 miles (1121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 37m.
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.
City in Camden County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Raleigh.
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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
108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
22.1 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
292.9 mi · 5 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Raleigh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Keep slight left
293 mi · 05h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 794.7 miles (1278.9 km) and usually takes 14h 37m 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?
Woodbine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 398.1 miles from Miami and 396.6 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 696.9 miles (1121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 $116.31 one way or $232.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 249.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brunswick Courthouse
Brunswick Old City Hall
Brunswick Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbine.
Jacksonville
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 696.89 mi (1121.54 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 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 54m |
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 | $116.31 | $232.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $128.87 | $257.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $137.28 | $274.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $121.97 | $243.95 |
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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