How far is South Miami Heights, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from South Miami Heights, FL to Orlando, FL is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Miami Heights and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Miami Heights and Orlando.
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Start on Southwest 184th Street
1893 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 184th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
211.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Miami Heights and Orlando.
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
211 mi · 03h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Miami Heights and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Miami Heights to Orlando?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from South Miami Heights and 126.6 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Miami Heights and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near North River Shores
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 North River Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Miami Heights and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 212.27 mi (341.61 km).
#1 South Miami Heights
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 35,696 |
| Coordinates | 25.5976100, -80.3806100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
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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