Trip from Miami, FL to Blountstown, FL

Drive Time

9h 48m

Distance

531.1 mi

855 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$89

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
9h 39m ★
6 AM
9h 48m
8 AM
10h 6m
10 AM
9h 54m
12 PM
9h 52m
3 PM
9h 55m
5 PM
10h 5m
8 PM
9h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Miami, FL, FL

Miami, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami, FL to Blountstown, FL covers 531.1 miles and takes about 9h 48m 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 $88.72 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

265.6 miles from Miami, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 531.1 miles and 9h 48m 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 21 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 9h 48m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Blountstown, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
SR 826 West Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
FL 12 Unavailable Refreshing
FL `12 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 95 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Blountstown, FL.

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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 · 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

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 10 West: Tallahassee
13

Merge slight right

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

0.3 mi · 46 sec · FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
15

Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

367 ft · 11 sec · FL `12 South: Greensboro
16

Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
17

Continue on Selman Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street
18

Turn left onto Green Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Green Avenue
19

Continue on Bristol Highway

18 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
20

At the end of the road, turn right

4.6 mi · 7 min
21

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 265.6 miles from Miami, FL, or about 4h 54m 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 117 miles or 2h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 265.6 miles or 4h 54m 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 265.6 miles or 4h 54m

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 8h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountstown, 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 266 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Blountstown, FL

Aim for roughly 266 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 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 265.6 mi from Miami, FL · 4h 54m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Palm Bay, FL

175 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

Gainesville, FL

351 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 Gainesville, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

266 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 266 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 265.6 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 266 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

Arriving in Blountstown, FL

The final approach into Blountstown, 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 Blountstown, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Blountstown, 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

$88.72 one way

$177.44 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 186 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $96.10 $192.20
premium $4.90 $102.37 $204.75
diesel $5.64 $117.99 $235.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$89

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$219–$329

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 185.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 159.3 1 $55.77 $25.49
Efficient EV 132.8 1 $46.47 $21.24
EV Truck/SUV 212.4 2 $74.35 $33.99

Gas CO2

186 kg

EV CO2

62 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Sunday

Local time

5:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blountstown, FL

Afternoon in Blountstown on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

12 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

9h 48m 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 Blountstown, FL covers 531.1 miles and takes about 9h 48m 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 266 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 265.6 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 $88.72 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 48m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Blountstown, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Miami, FL to Blountstown, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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