Road Trips from Miami, FL
Miami offers a range of escapes, from short hops to longer adventures. You've got options for quick, sub-one-hour drives to nearby towns, and several destinations within a half-day's travel that include park access. For a more substantial trip, there are also longer, overnight-recommended routes heading north, offering a different landscape. Whether you're looking for a brief outing or a multi-day exploration, the routes from Miami provide varied experiences.
Total Routes
61
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
59
Under 2 hours
Weekend trip
50 total in this range
Belle Isle, FL
4h 16m227.4 mi one way
This 227.4-mile drive takes about 4.3 hours and offers a significant jump in distance. It features mostly flat terrain and includes proximity to Biscayne National Park, making it a good option for a longer day trip.
Redington Beach, FL
5h 12m273.4 mi one way
This 273.4-mile drive to the coast takes about 5.2 hours. It's a longer haul than Belle Isle but offers access to both De Soto National Memorial and Biscayne National Park, with mostly flat terrain.
Tavares, FL
5h 2m261.7 mi one way
At 261.7 miles and 5 hours, this drive is comparable in distance to Redington Beach. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain and includes access to Biscayne National Park.
Mount Dora, FL
4h 52m256.6 mi one way
This trip covers 256.6 miles and takes approximately 4.9 hours. It's a shorter drive than Tavares but offers similar park access, with Biscayne National Park nearby and mostly flat terrain.
Treasure Island, FL
5h 5m269 mi one way
This 269-mile drive will take you about 5.1 hours. It's slightly longer than Redington Beach and offers access to De Soto National Memorial and Biscayne National Park, with mostly flat terrain.
Long-haul ideas
10 total in this range
Eastpoint, FL
10h 12m512.8 mi one way
This is a significant long-haul drive, covering 512.8 miles and taking over 10 hours. It's recommended for an overnight stay and has access to Biscayne National Park, with mostly flat terrain.
Quincy, FL
9h 10m500.1 mi one way
At 500.1 miles and 9.2 hours, this is another substantial long-haul option. It's recommended for an overnight trip and includes proximity to Biscayne National Park, with mostly flat terrain.
Youngstown, FL
10h 26m559.8 mi one way
This 559.8-mile drive is one of the longest, taking over 10 hours and requiring an overnight stay. It offers access to Biscayne National Park and features mostly flat terrain.
Lower Grand Lagoon, FL
11h 9m588.3 mi one way
This is the longest drive at 588.3 miles, requiring over 11 hours and an overnight stop. It includes access to Biscayne National Park and has mostly flat terrain.
Houston, TX
21h 36m1186.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Eastpoint, FL
10h 12m512.8 mi one way
Belle Isle, FL
4h 16m227.4 mi one way
Redington Beach, FL
5h 12m273.4 mi one way
Tavares, FL
5h 2m261.7 mi one way
Eastpoint, FL
10h 12m512.8 mi one way
Tavares, FL
5h 2m261.7 mi one way
Mount Dora, FL
4h 52m256.6 mi one way
Ocala, FL
5h 35m302.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, mostly flat terrain for drives, with Biscayne National Park accessible on many routes.
Summer
Summer drives are characterized by flat terrain. Park access, like Biscayne National Park, remains available.
Fall
Fall weather suits the mostly flat terrain, and park destinations like Biscayne National Park are accessible.
Winter
Winter provides good conditions for the mostly flat terrain, with Biscayne National Park available on several routes.
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