Miami to Orlando drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Miami to Orlando. If you're planning a road trip to Orlando, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

9:00 am  start in Miami
drive for about 51 minutes

9:51 am  Delray Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:51 am
drive for about 55 minutes

11:45 am  Stuart (Florida)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:45 pm
drive for about 59 minutes

1:44 pm  Vero Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:44 pm
drive for about 37 minutes

3:21 pm  Yeehaw Junction (Florida)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:21 pm
drive for about 52 minutes

5:13 pm  Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:13 pm
drive for about 38 minutes

6:51 pm  Epcot
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:51 pm
drive for about 26 minutes

8:17 pm  arrive in Orlando
stay at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

driving ≈ 5.5 hours

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Orlando.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.

Here are some more hotels people talk about:

Want to research more popular hotels in Orlando? Click the blue button below.

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Cafe Tu Tu Tango, which was mentioned 5 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

Want to research more popular restaurants in Orlando? Click the blue button below.

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Orlando. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Mary from Phoenix asked:
5 days in orlando not Disney  (13 answers)

 Kimmy from Los Angeles asked:
How many days for Disney + universal?  (13 answers)

 miss from Los Angeles asked:
What to do during one day in Orlando that's not Disney World  (10 answers)

 Colby from Providence asked:
Top golf courses in Orlando?  (9 answers)

 Andreas from Manhattan asked:
Fine dining for client meeting in Orlando  (8 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Orlando.

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Orlando to Miami drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Miami? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Miami.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Miami to Orlando. Or get a full Miami to Orlando flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Miami well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Miami!