How far is Miami, FL from Sneads, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Sneads, FL is about 526.6 miles (847.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 446.1 miles (718 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 15m 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
526.64 mi
09h 37m
Flight
446.16 mi
718.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
446.16 mi
Kilometers
718.02 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
526.64 mi
Kilometers
847.54 km
Drive Time
09h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:38 PM to 4:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:44 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

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
Leesburg
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Miami
263.6 mi
04h 48m
To Sneads
263.1 mi
04h 48m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    137.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 286: Sneads

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blueberry Drive

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Blueberry Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Gloster Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gloster Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    88 m · 15 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Taylor Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 71%
I 10 West
138 mi · 26%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Blueberry Drive
4.15 mi · 1%
Gloster Avenue
1 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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.5 mi
446.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
04h 48m from Miami
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Sunny near Sneads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 526.6 miles (847.5 km) and usually takes 09h 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?

Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.6 miles from Miami and 263.1 miles from Sneads.

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

The direct path is about 446.1 miles (718 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 $77.07 one way or $154.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Sneads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leesburg

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 Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Groveland City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Groveland City Hall

Groveland , FL
156 S Lake Ave, Groveland, FL 34736
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 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 Leesburg.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

15 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

17 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

DeLand

56 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Sneads. Straight-line distance: 446.16 mi (718.02 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
Sneads

#2 Sneads

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates30.7080100, -84.9255200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Sneads (-84.92552, 30.70801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 848 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.58 gal
70.35 L · about $77.07
Round trip
$154.14
37.16 gal · 140.7 L
Estimated CO2
165.1 kg one way
Round trip: 330.2 kg / 728 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $77.07 $154.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $85.39 $170.79
Premium $4.90 $90.97 $181.94
Diesel $4.35 $80.82 $161.65

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, FL and Sneads, FL. The current time in Miami is 02:41:30, although it is 01:41:30 in Sneads.

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.