How far is Orlando, FL from South Miami Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to South Miami Heights, FL is about 253 miles (407.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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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 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and South Miami Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and South Miami Heights.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
211.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33 mi · 38 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 994: Eureka Drive, Quail Roost Road
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 184th Street
1591 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 184th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 184th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and South Miami Heights.
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
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
212 mi · 03h 50m
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 Sunny leaving Orlando and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Miami Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to South Miami Heights?
The road trip is about 253 miles (407.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Orlando and 126.3 miles from South Miami Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Miami Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and South Miami Heights. Straight-line distance: 212.27 mi (341.61 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Miami Heights
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 35,696 |
| Coordinates | 25.5976100, -80.3806100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Miami Heights (-80.38061, 25.59761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
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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