Drive or Fly: Miami, FL to Middleburg, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 36m

Distance

346.8 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

140 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 35m

38m in the air

Air Distance

314 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

80 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → MIA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAX → Middleburg, FL 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Miami, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Middleburg, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 31 mi, ~47m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 3h 1m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

10h 26m

8h 46m on rail

Total Cost

$65

CO2

20 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 526m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville → Middleburg, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $65) $65

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Jacksonville 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 10 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h 20m

8h 55m on road

Total Cost

$36

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → Downtown Miami (4DM) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 535m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville (Downtown) (JAX6) → Middleburg, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 4DM — Downtown Miami 0 mi, ~30m drive

To JAX6 — Jacksonville (Downtown) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 36m	3h 35m	10h 26m	10h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$188	$65	$36
Carbon footprint	140 kg CO₂	80 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

346.8 mi 6h 36m

via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, SR-23

Alternative (+5 min)

352.5 mi 6h 42m

via I 95, SR-23, FL 16

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Miami, FL to Middleburg, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.