Cancun to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.2 miles 850.1 km · straight line
2915.5 miles actual route 4692.1 km · driving distance
56h 32min estimated drive time
MXN 6710 - MXN 8258 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Miami?

The distance from Cancun to Miami is 528.2 miles (850.1 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located NE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2915.5 miles, taking about 56h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Miami is in Florida, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun and Miami. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cancun to Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 56h 32min MXN 6710 - MXN 8258 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~67h 50min $233–$437* Budget
Train ~73h 30min $350–$1020* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Miami

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM