Miami to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1866.2 miles 3003.4 km · straight line
2177.7 miles actual route 3504.7 km · driving distance
39h 25min estimated drive time
$210 - $258 estimated fuel cost
~4h 15min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Miami from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Miami to Petrified Forest is 1866.2 miles (3003.4 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located WNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2177.7 miles, taking about 39h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 15min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

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 Petrified Forest. 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 Petrified Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 25min $210 - $258 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 18min $174–$327* Budget
Train ~51h 15min $261–$762* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Petrified Forest

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 622 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 156 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM