Origin
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
10h 23m
Distance
519.4 mi
836 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 14m
★
6 AM
10h 24m
8 AM
10h 43m
10 AM
10h 30m
12 PM
10h 28m
3 PM
10h 31m
5 PM
10h 42m
8 PM
10h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Apalachicola, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL covers 519.4 miles and takes about 10h 23m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 95, I 95 North, SR 826 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
259.7 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 519.4 miles and 10h 23m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 95 and I 95 North.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 23m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 23m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| SR 826 West | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| US 27 North | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Young Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Apalachicola, FL.
1
Start on North Miami Avenue
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
472 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 95
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North
4
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
5
Keep slight right
7.8 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
10
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 27: Ocala, Williston
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
295 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 27 North: Williston
13
Merge slight right
48 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Young Boulevard
67 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Young Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Hampton Springs Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Sopchoppy Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Sopchoppy Highway
19
Keep slight right
32 mi
·
49 min
20
Turn left onto Avenue C
456 ft
·
22 sec
·
Avenue C
21
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
5th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 259.7 miles from Miami, FL, or about 5h 11m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 259.7 miles or 5h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 259.7 miles or 5h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apalachicola, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miami, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miami, FL
Aim for roughly 260 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Apalachicola, FL
Aim for roughly 260 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Miami, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 259.7 mi from Miami, FL · 5h 11m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
171 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
343 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lake City, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
260 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 260 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 259.7 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 260 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Apalachicola, FL
The final approach into Apalachicola, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Apalachicola, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Apalachicola, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.67 one way
$165.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
182 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $89.93 | $179.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $96.58 | $193.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $114.68 | $229.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 155.8 | 1 | $54.54 | $24.93 |
| Efficient EV | 129.9 | 1 | $45.45 | $20.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 207.8 | 2 | $72.72 | $33.24 |
Gas CO2
182 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Apalachicola, FL
Afternoon in Apalachicola on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 23m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL covers 519.4 miles and takes about 10h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 95 North, SR 826 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 260 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 259.7 miles from Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 23m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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