How far is Miami, FL from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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 06h 12m.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Weeki Wachee Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Weeki Wachee Gardens.
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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
227.7 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
121 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 50 West: Clermont
1749 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Colonial Drive
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Colonial Drive
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Continue straight
41.5 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
1483 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mobley Road
960 ft · 26 sec · Mobley Road
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
12.8 mi · 22 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Shoal Line Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alpaca Drive
113 m · 18 sec · Alpaca Drive
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Turn right onto Westwind Street
2000 ft · 1 min · Westwind Street
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Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
1165 ft · 51 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Weeki Wachee Gardens.
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
228 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Miami and Sunny near Weeki Wachee Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Weeki Wachee Gardens?
The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Miami and 153.5 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 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 $45.01 one way or $90.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Miami and Sunny near Weeki Wachee Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Weeki Wachee Gardens. Straight-line distance: 242.42 mi (390.13 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5336100, -82.6295400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weeki Wachee Gardens (-82.62954, 28.53361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $45.01 | $90.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.87 | $99.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.20 | $94.40 |
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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