How far is Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Miami, FL is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
308.52 mi
05h 14m
Flight
242.42 mi
390.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.42 mi
Kilometers
390.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.52 mi
Kilometers
496.52 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Mon, May 4, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Weeki Wachee Gardens
Mon, May 4, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weeki Wachee Gardens
2026-05-04T12:14
Arrive Miami
Mon, May 4, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weeki Wachee Gardens
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Weeki Wachee Gardens
153.9 mi
02h 37m
To Miami
154.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuscawilla Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Tuscawilla Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Tuscawilla Drive

    1079 ft · 47 sec · Tuscawilla Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Westwind Street

    2000 ft · 2 min · Westwind Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alpaca Drive

    113 m · 21 sec · Alpaca Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shoal Line Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Shoal Line Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Cortez Boulevard

    12.8 mi · 22 min · Cortez Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mobley Road

    960 ft · 32 sec · Mobley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Clinton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    36.3 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    227.9 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
228 mi · 74%
Cortez Boulevard
64.3 mi · 21%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Shoal Line Boulevard
1.71 mi · 1%
I 95
1.15 mi
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

228 mi · 04h 08m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.1 mi
242.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 37m from Weeki Wachee Gardens
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weeki Wachee Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens to Miami?

The road trip is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens and 154.6 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.17 one way or $90.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeki Wachee Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Miami. Straight-line distance: 242.42 mi (390.13 km).

Weeki Wachee Gardens

#1 Weeki Wachee Gardens

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population1,146
Coordinates28.5336100, -82.6295400
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: Tuscawilla Drive (-82.629683, 28.533868)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.21 L · about $45.17
Round trip
$90.34
21.78 gal · 82.42 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.17 $90.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.05 $100.10
Premium $4.90 $53.32 $106.63
Diesel $4.35 $47.37 $94.74

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Weeki Wachee Gardens and Miami. The current time is 12:14:14.

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.