How far is Miami, FL from Valparaiso, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Valparaiso, FL is about 630.1 miles (1014 km), with a travel time of about 11h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 504.6 miles (812 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
630.04 mi
11h 32m
Flight
504.54 mi
811.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
504.54 mi
Kilometers
811.98 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
630.04 mi
Kilometers
1013.95 km
Drive Time
11h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valparaiso
Wed, May 13, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Miami
Wed, May 13, 6:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Valparaiso
Wed, May 13, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
11h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:33 PM to 6:03 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
12:54 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
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Miami
315.2 mi
05h 46m
To Valparaiso
314.8 mi
05h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB

    1694 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on John Sims Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2019 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Aurora Street

    1989 ft · 2 min · Aurora Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway

    887 ft · 23 sec · Valparaiso Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nordberg Avenue

    751 ft · 35 sec · Nordberg Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 59%
I 10 West
227 mi · 36%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
John Sims Parkway
1.01 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
East John Sims Parkway
0.78 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
11h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.5 mi
504.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
05h 46m from Miami
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 630.1 miles (1014 km) and usually takes 11h 32m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 315.2 miles from Miami and 314.8 miles from Valparaiso.

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

The direct path is about 504.6 miles (812 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.5 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 $92.21 one way or $184.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 504.54 mi (811.98 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
Valparaiso

#2 Valparaiso

City in Florida

Population5,848
Coordinates30.5085300, -86.5027300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Valparaiso (-86.50273, 30.50853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1014 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.23 gal
84.16 L · about $92.21
Round trip
$184.42
44.46 gal · 168.32 L
Estimated CO2
197.6 kg one way
Round trip: 395.1 kg / 871 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $92.21 $184.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $102.17 $204.34
Premium $4.90 $108.84 $217.68
Diesel $4.35 $96.70 $193.40

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, FL and Valparaiso, FL. The current time in Miami is 19:27:45, although it is 18:27:45 in Valparaiso.

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.