How far is South Daytona, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from South Daytona, FL to Miami, FL is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
255.28 mi
04h 07m
Flight
239.54 mi
385.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.54 mi
Kilometers
385.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.28 mi
Kilometers
410.84 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in South Daytona
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Daytona
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Daytona
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From South Daytona
127.5 mi
02h 03m
To Miami
127.8 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Daytona and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Ridge Boulevard

    1549 ft · 43 sec · Ridge Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ridgewood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ridgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Daytona 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
136 mi · 53%
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 42%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.58 mi · 1%
South Ridgewood Avenue
1.83 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
1.22 mi
I 95
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
239.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
02h 03m from South Daytona
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Daytona and Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Daytona to Miami?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from South Daytona and 127.8 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Daytona and Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Daytona and Miami. Straight-line distance: 239.54 mi (385.51 km).

South Daytona

#1 South Daytona

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States of America

Population13,639
Coordinates29.1658200, -81.0045000
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: (-81.004418, 29.165769)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.75
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.37 $74.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.41 $82.82
Premium $4.90 $44.11 $88.23
Diesel $4.35 $39.19 $78.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Daytona and Miami. The current time is 20:27:43.

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.