Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Orlando to Miami. If you're planning a road trip to Miami, 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 Orlando
drive for about 48 minutes
9:48 am Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:48 am
drive for about 52 minutes
11:40 am Yeehaw Junction (Florida)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:40 pm
drive for about 37 minutes
1:16 pm Vero Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:16 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:26 pm Jupiter
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:26 pm
drive for about 41 minutes
5:07 pm Delray Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:07 pm
drive for about 53 minutes
7:00 pm arrive in Miami
eat at Versailles
stay at Fontainebleau Resort
driving ≈ 5 hours
Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park (2 mentions)
Yeehaw Junction (Florida)
Vero Beach (4 answers)
Jupiter (6 answers)
Delray Beach (12 answers)
questions about Delray Beach:
Inexpensive things to do in Delray Beach?
What's the best neighborhood in Delray Beach for a first time visitor?
Hotel recommendation
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 Miami.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Fontainebleau Resort, which was mentioned 5 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Versailles, which was mentioned 14 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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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 Miami. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
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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 Miami to Orlando drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Orlando? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Orlando.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Orlando to Miami. Or get a full Orlando to Miami 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 Orlando well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Orlando!