How far is Miami, FL from Whitfield, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Whitfield, FL is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Whitfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Whitfield.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
194.7 mi · 3 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota
834 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota
155 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
620 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto University Parkway
5.2 mi · 9 min · University Parkway
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto Tallevast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tallevast Road
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Street
1021 ft · 45 sec · Ponce de Leon Street
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Turn straight onto McArthur Avenue
865 ft · 38 sec · McArthur Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McArthur Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Whitfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Whitfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Whitfield?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 118.2 miles from Miami and 118.2 miles from Whitfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.82 one way or $63.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Miami and Sunny near Whitfield.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
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 Golden Gate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Whitfield. Straight-line distance: 185.14 mi (297.96 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 Whitfield
Whitfield is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4117100, -82.5659300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitfield (-82.56593, 27.41171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $3.82 | $31.82 | $63.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $35.87 | $71.74 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
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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