How far is New Orleans, LA from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Miami, FL is about 861.9 miles (1387.1 km), with a travel time of about 15h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 668.8 miles (1076.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 19m 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 15h 39m.
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 Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Miami.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Continue on Loyola Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1495 ft · 43 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
110 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left
335.7 mi · 6 hr 1 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 New Orleans 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
Keep slight left
336 mi · 06h 01m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Orleans and Slight Chance 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 New Orleans to Miami?
The road trip is about 861.9 miles (1387.1 km) and usually takes 15h 39m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 430.7 miles from New Orleans and 431.2 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 668.8 miles (1076.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 193.1 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 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 $119.51 one way or $239.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 270.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Orleans 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Orleans and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Miami. Straight-line distance: 668.76 mi (1076.26 km).
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 1387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 45m |
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 | $3.93 | $119.51 | $239.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $132.83 | $265.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $145.21 | $290.42 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $177.62 | $355.25 |
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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