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

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

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MIA–MIA. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

39m

Distance

22.3 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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

2h 42m

3m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → MIA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MIA → Princeton, FL 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Princeton, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MIA and MIA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 20m

15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miami, FL → Downtown Miami (4DM) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 15m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From 4DM — Downtown Miami 1 mi, ~10m drive

To MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 20 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	39m	2h 42m	1h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	0 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

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 Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

22.3 mi 39m

via US 1, I 95; US 1

Alternative (+3 min)

29.2 mi 43m

via SR 874 Toll, SR 836, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

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