How far is Ponce Inlet, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Ponce Inlet, FL to Miami, FL is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponce Inlet and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponce Inlet and Miami.
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Start on Montrose Avenue
85 m · 16 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue
607 ft · 34 sec · Oceanview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Dunlawton Boulevard
828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Taylor Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
2448 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
126.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108.4 mi · 2 hr · 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 · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · 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 Ponce Inlet and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 15m
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 Ponce Inlet and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponce Inlet to Miami?
The road trip is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Ponce Inlet and 129.6 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponce Inlet and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponce Inlet and Miami. Straight-line distance: 234.01 mi (376.61 km).
#1 Ponce Inlet
Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 29.0963700, -80.9370000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.70 | $89.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.72 | $79.43 |
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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