Miami to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Miami from New Orleans?
The distance from Miami to New Orleans is 669 miles (1076.6 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located WNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 863.5 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida and New Orleans in Louisiana.
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 Miami and New Orleans. 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 Miami to New Orleans
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator