How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Miami, FL is about 785.2 miles (1263.6 km), with a travel time of about 15h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 678.3 miles (1091.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 15h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Miami.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn slight right
68 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard
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Turn right onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto South Oates Street
16.7 mi · 20 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2465 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · 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 · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · 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 Tuscaloosa and Miami.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Miami?
The road trip is about 785.2 miles (1263.6 km) and usually takes 15h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 392.9 miles from Tuscaloosa and 392.3 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 678.3 miles (1091.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $110.40 one way or $220.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 246.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tuscaloosa and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Miami. Straight-line distance: 678.29 mi (1091.61 km).
#1 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 47m |
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 | $3.98 | $110.40 | $220.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $123.67 | $247.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $134.53 | $269.06 |
| Diesel | $5.95 | $164.76 | $329.53 |
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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