How far is South Beach, FL from Ocala, FL?
The driving distance from South Beach, FL to Ocala, FL is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Beach and Ocala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach and Ocala.
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Start on Anchor Drive
99 m · 11 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 2 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
116 m · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
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Turn slight left onto Springline Drive
2238 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive
15 m · 2 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
1403 ft · 52 sec · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Regatta Drive
1255 ft · 48 sec · Regatta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Causeway Boulevard
1940 ft · 37 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
2015 ft · 43 sec · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 20th Street
24.7 mi · 34 min · 20th Street
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
856 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 40: Ocala, Silver Springs
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Silver Springs Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Continue on West Silver Springs Boulevard
603 ft · 28 sec · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Silver Springs Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Beach and Ocala.
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
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Beach and Mostly Clear near Ocala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Beach to Ocala?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from South Beach and 90.8 miles from Ocala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Beach and Mostly Clear near Ocala.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and Ocala. Straight-line distance: 155.16 mi (249.71 km).
#1 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocala
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
| Population | 61,669 |
| Coordinates | 29.1872000, -82.1400900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocala (-82.14009, 29.1872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.38 | $62.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.88 | $55.77 |
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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