How far is Miami, FL from Temple Terrace, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Temple Terrace, FL is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.82 mi
05h 15m
Flight
206.64 mi
332.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.64 mi
Kilometers
332.56 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.82 mi
Kilometers
453.54 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temple Terrace
Sat, May 30, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Miami
Sat, May 30, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-05-30T12:20
Arrive Temple Terrace
Sat, May 30, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Miami
141.1 mi
02h 37m
To Temple Terrace
140.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Temple Terrace.

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    236 mi · 4 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: 50th Street

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 North

    56 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South 50th Street

    154 m · 13 sec · South 50th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 50th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North 50th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North 56th Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North 56th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bullard Parkway

    1300 ft · 29 sec · Bullard Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridgedale Road

    1042 ft · 38 sec · Ridgedale Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgedale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
245 mi · 87%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 4%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 4%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
4.31 mi · 2%
North 56th Street
3.58 mi · 1%
FL 618 Toll West
2.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

236 mi · 04h 14m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 37m from Miami
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Temple Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Temple Terrace?

The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Miami and 140.8 miles from Temple Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Temple Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, 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 Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Temple Terrace. Straight-line distance: 206.64 mi (332.56 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
Temple Terrace

#2 Temple Terrace

City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Population26,808
Coordinates28.0353000, -82.3892600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Temple Terrace (-82.38926, 28.0353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.64 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
19.88 gal · 75.28 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.68 $91.37
Premium $4.90 $48.67 $97.33
Diesel $4.35 $43.24 $86.48

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Temple Terrace. The current time is 12:20:37.

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.