How far is Montgomery, AL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Miami, FL is about 682.5 miles (1098.4 km), with a travel time of about 12h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 585.8 miles (942.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 47m 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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Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 53m.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Miami.
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Start on South Union Street
42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto South Oates Street
16.7 mi · 20 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2465 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 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 Montgomery and Miami.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Miami?
The road trip is about 682.5 miles (1098.4 km) and usually takes 12h 53m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 341.3 miles from Montgomery and 341.1 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 585.8 miles (942.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.7 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 $95.67 one way or $191.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 214 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Montgomery and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Miami. Straight-line distance: 585.79 mi (942.73 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1098 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.97 | $95.67 | $191.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $106.82 | $213.64 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $116.43 | $232.85 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $142.63 | $285.25 |
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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