How far is Palmetto, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Palmetto, FL to Miami, FL is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.22 mi
03h 37m
Flight
190.12 mi
305.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.12 mi
Kilometers
305.97 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.22 mi
Kilometers
396.26 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Palmetto
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Miami
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Palmetto
121.4 mi
01h 48m
To Miami
124.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street West

    58 m · 34 sec · 10th Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street West

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 10th Street West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
206 mi · 84%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 4%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
10th Street West
4.1 mi · 2%
I 95
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
01h 48m from Palmetto
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmetto 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 Palmetto to Miami?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Palmetto and 124.8 miles from Miami.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmetto and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vineyards, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vineyards.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto and Miami. Straight-line distance: 190.12 mi (305.97 km).

Palmetto

#1 Palmetto

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

Population13,796
Coordinates27.5214300, -82.5723200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.572366, 27.521403)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.89 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
17.38 gal · 65.78 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $4.90 $42.55 $85.09
Diesel $4.35 $37.80 $75.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmetto and Miami. The current time is 17:42:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.