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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 32m.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
2019 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 2 min · Aurora Street
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Turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 23 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 35 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 504.54 mi (811.98 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 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-86.50273, 30.50853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1014 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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