How far is Redington Shores, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Redington Shores, FL to Miami, FL is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
276.71 mi
04h 34m
Flight
215.65 mi
347.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.65 mi
Kilometers
347.06 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.71 mi
Kilometers
445.32 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Mon, May 25, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Redington Shores
Mon, May 25, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redington Shores
2026-05-25T04:54
Arrive Miami
Mon, May 25, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redington Shores
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
Estero
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Redington Shores
137.6 mi
02h 17m
To Miami
139.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Redington Shores Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Memorial Day
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redington Shores and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Hills Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Forest Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gulf Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Gulf Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tom Stuart Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto St Petersburg

    2521 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bay Pines Boulevard North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 31st Street North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 31st Street North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  17. 17

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

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

    2361 ft · 60 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Court

    1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redington Shores 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 76%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
31st Street North
6.83 mi · 2%
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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Estero
02h 17m from Redington Shores
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redington Shores and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redington Shores to Miami?

The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Redington Shores and 139.1 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.48 one way or $80.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Redington Shores and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Estero

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Estero, 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 Estero.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

28 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

68 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redington Shores and Miami. Straight-line distance: 215.65 mi (347.06 km).

Redington Shores

#1 Redington Shores

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,284
Coordinates27.8261400, -82.8289900
Altitude1
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: Forest Hills Drive (-82.829004, 27.826177)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $40.48
Round trip
$80.97
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.48 $80.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.86 $89.71
Premium $4.90 $47.78 $95.57
Diesel $4.35 $42.46 $84.91

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Redington Shores and Miami. The current time is 04:54:34.

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.