Gulf Shores to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.8 miles 889.6 km · straight line
707.2 miles actual route 1138.2 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Miami?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Miami is 552.8 miles (889.6 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located ESE of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.2 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores to Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Miami

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM