How far is Miami, FL from Taft, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Taft, FL is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Taft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Taft.
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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
203.9 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway
1595 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East Osceola Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1250 ft · 40 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
107 m · 17 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
49 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Taft.
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
204 mi · 03h 43m
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 Clear leaving Miami and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Taft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Taft?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Miami and 111.6 miles from Taft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Miami and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Taft.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Taft. Straight-line distance: 197.11 mi (317.22 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 Taft
Taft is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.4297300, -81.3650700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taft (-81.36507, 28.42973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $30.27 | $60.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $34.01 | $68.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $47.02 | $94.05 |
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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