Below are the estimated distances and driving times for other major cities in South Florida. Your choice of route and traffic conditions may cause slight variations from these estimates, which are calculated from downtown Miami.
- Driving from Miami to Fort Lauderdale
Distance: 28 miles
Driving Time: 35 minutes
Our neighbor to the north, Fort Lauderdale is home to a great restaurant and nightlife scene. Read about the Top Ten Things to do in Fort Lauderdale. - Driving from Miami to West Palm Beach
Distance: 70 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Continuing up the east coast brings you to West Palm Beach, with sandy beaches, great shopping and fine dining. - Driving from Miami to West Palm Beach
Distance: 70 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Continuing up the east coast brings you to West Palm Beach, with sandy beaches, great shopping and fine dining. - Driving from Miami to Key West
Distance: 160 miles
Driving Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes
The slow drive will cause this 160 mile trip to take you up to four hours, but the scenic drive is part of the pleasure of the Keys! Read about Day Trips to the Florida Keys. - Driving from Miami to Naples
Distance: 110 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
The west coast of Florida brings you into the lap of luxury. Naples' opulent relaxation is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of life in Miami, especially during the off-season when crowds are light. - Driving from Miami to Sarasota
Distance: 225 miles
Driving Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Continuing up the west coast, Sarasota is just south of the Tampa area and offers wonderful beaches, arts and culture. - Driving from Miami to Tampa
Distance: 270 miles
Driving Time: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Tampa is the third largest city in Florida. It's a young, vibrant city with an active outdoor life. - Driving from Miami to Orlando
Distance: 245 miles
Driving Time: 4 hours
The Mouse rules Orlando! If you have kids, you'll want to take advantage of the many Florida resident specials at Disney, Sea World and other Orlando-area attractions. - Driving from Miami to Daytona Beach
Distance: 265 miles
Driving Time: 4 hours, 15 minutes
NASCAR fans already understand one of the great reasons to head up to Daytona! This popular spring break destination also boasts of some of Florida's most beautiful beaches. - Driving from Miami to Jacksonville
Distance: 350 miles
Driving Time: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Jacksonville has the largest population of Florida cities, mostly because it is the largest city by geographic size in the United States. Jacksonville is a very popular destination among golfers. - Driving from Miami to Tallahassee
Distance: 470 miles
Driving Time: 7 hours, 30 minutes
A full day's drive away from Miami, the capital of Florida might as well be in a different state!
