How far is Ocean City, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Ocean City, FL to Miami, FL is about 643 miles (1034.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 506.8 miles (815.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 47m.
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 Marion County, Florida, United States of America
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 Ocean City and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City and Miami.
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Start on Ross Road
35 m · 7 sec · Ross Road
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Turn right onto Newcastle Drive
2864 ft · 2 min · Newcastle Drive
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Continue on Gladys Street
109 m · 17 sec · Gladys Street
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Turn left onto Rickey Avenue
813 ft · 38 sec · Rickey Avenue
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Turn right onto Racetrack Road Northeast
1729 ft · 40 sec · Racetrack Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Eglin Parkway North
5.6 mi · 9 min · Eglin Parkway North
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Ocean City 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ocean City and Mostly Clear near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean City to Miami?
The road trip is about 643 miles (1034.8 km) and usually takes 09h 47m 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?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319.6 miles from Ocean City and 323.4 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 506.8 miles (815.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.2 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 7:30 AM CST. 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 $86.99 one way or $173.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ocean City and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ocean City and Mostly Clear near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near McIntosh
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 McIntosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean City and Miami. Straight-line distance: 506.82 mi (815.64 km).
#1 Ocean City
Ocean City is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4410300, -86.6135600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 1035 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $86.99 | $173.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $98.02 | $196.04 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $105.80 | $211.61 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $134.80 | $269.60 |
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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