How far is Milton, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Milton, FL to Miami, FL is about 655.4 miles (1054.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 535 miles (861 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 09h 29m.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Miami.
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Start on Alabama Street
1402 ft · 53 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1586 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Willing Street
144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
264.2 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Miami.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
264 mi · 04h 43m
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 leaving Milton and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Miami?
The road trip is about 655.4 miles (1054.7 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 327.3 miles from Milton and 328 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 535 miles (861 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.4 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 CDT. 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 $95.94 one way or $191.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milton and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Miami. Straight-line distance: 534.98 mi (860.96 km).
#1 Milton
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.6324100, -87.0396900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1055 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 10m |
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 | $95.94 | $191.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $106.31 | $212.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $113.24 | $226.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $100.62 | $201.23 |
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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