How far is Ocala, FL from South Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Ocala, FL to South Beach, FL is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocala and South Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocala and South Beach.
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Start on West Silver Springs Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1816 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
2275 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on 19th Place
3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place
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Continue on 20th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
2013 ft · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on East Causeway Boulevard
1939 ft · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Regatta Drive
1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive
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Turn right onto Springline Drive
1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive
47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Anchor Drive
137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocala and South Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Ocala and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocala to South Beach?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Kissimmee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Ocala and 90.7 miles from South Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ocala and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Kissimmee
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 Kissimmee.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocala and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 155.16 mi (249.71 km).
#1 Ocala
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
| Population | 61,669 |
| Coordinates | 29.1872000, -82.1400900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.33 | $62.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
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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