Drive or Fly: Starke, FL to Miami, 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 48m

Distance

359 mi

Total Cost

$103

CO2

145 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$68

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 17m

37m in the air

Air Distance

311 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

79 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Starke, FL → GNV 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MIA → Miami, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Starke, FL GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

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

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 3h 31m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h 55m

9h 30m on road

Total Cost

$33

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Starke, FL → Gainesville Bus Stop (GAV6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 570m

Arrival 10m

Miami Intermodal Center (MID6) → Miami, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From GAV6 — Gainesville Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 48m	3h 17m	10h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$103	$187	$33
Carbon footprint	145 kg CO₂	79 kg CO₂	21 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: 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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

359 mi 6h 47m

via Florida's Turnpike, US 301, I 75

Shortest (+1 min)

347.4 mi 6h 49m

via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, FL 100

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