How far is Monticello, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Monticello, FL to Miami, FL is about 460.6 miles (741.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Miami.
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Start on West Washington Street
87 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Circle
13 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: Lake City
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 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 · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · 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 Monticello 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 Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Miami?
The road trip is about 460.6 miles (741.2 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?
Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230 miles from Monticello and 230.5 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.5 miles (641.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 $67.41 one way or $134.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Orlovista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlovista.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Miami. Straight-line distance: 398.49 mi (641.3 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,453 |
| Coordinates | 30.5451500, -83.8713000 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 741 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 44m |
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 | $67.41 | $134.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $74.69 | $149.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $79.56 | $159.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $70.69 | $141.38 |
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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