How far is Miami, FL from The Meadows, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to The Meadows, FL is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (287 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
227.98 mi
04h 17m
Flight
178.32 mi
286.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.32 mi
Kilometers
286.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.98 mi
Kilometers
366.9 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Meadows
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive The Meadows
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Miami
114.1 mi
02h 08m
To The Meadows
114 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and The Meadows.

  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

    191.2 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West

    794 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Fruitville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Honore Avenue

    2217 ft · 46 sec · Honore Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    47 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Honore Avenue

    156 m · 16 sec · Honore Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Taywood Meadows

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Taywood Meadows

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ringwood Meadows

    97 m · 16 sec · Ringwood Meadows

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Meadows

    2987 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Waterbridge Down

    1029 ft · 45 sec · Waterbridge Down

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waterbridge Down

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
200 mi · 88%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 5%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 5%
Honore Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Fruitville Road
1.13 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

191 mi · 03h 25m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
02h 08m from Miami
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near The Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to The Meadows?

The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Miami and 114 miles from The Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (287 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Sunny near The Meadows.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Golden Gate, 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 Golden Gate.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and The Meadows. Straight-line distance: 178.32 mi (286.98 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
The Meadows

#2 The Meadows

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population3,994
Coordinates27.3617100, -82.4689800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: The Meadows (-82.46898, 27.36171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.45 L · about $33.35
Round trip
$66.70
16.08 gal · 60.9 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.35 $66.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.95 $73.90
Premium $4.90 $39.36 $78.73
Diesel $4.35 $34.97 $69.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and The Meadows. The current time is 22:04:15.

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.