How far is Miami, FL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 784.9 miles (1263.2 km), with a travel time of about 15h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 678.3 miles (1091.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 06m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Tuscaloosa.
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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
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
159.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 276: Marianna
1197 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 276 North: Marianna
151 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Kynesville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Kynesville Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2347 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn slight right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue straight
2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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2262 ft · 35 sec
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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2531 ft · 56 sec
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2938 ft · 1 min
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left
156 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Tuscaloosa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 784.9 miles (1263.2 km) and usually takes 15h 06m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 392.2 miles from Miami and 392.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 678.3 miles (1091.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.6 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 $116.01 one way or $232.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 246.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Tuscaloosa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 678.29 mi (1091.61 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 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 47m |
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 | $4.19 | $116.01 | $232.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.65 | $128.72 | $257.44 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $137.95 | $275.89 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $164.34 | $328.69 |
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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