Elizabeth City to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

764 miles 1229.6 km · straight line
929.6 miles actual route 1496.1 km · driving distance
17h 26min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Elizabeth City from Miami?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Miami is 764 miles (1229.6 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SSW of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 929.6 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City in North Carolina and Miami in Florida.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City to Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 26min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 55min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~22h 40min $112–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabeth City & Miami

Quick Facts

Elizabeth City
36.29°N, 76.25°W
America/New_York
1m 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 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM