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Fall Road Trips in Florida

Routes

30

Avg Distance

686 mi

Avg Drive

12h 30m

Destinations

27

Florida in the fall offers a welcome break from the summer heat, making it ideal for exploring its diverse landscapes. With 30 routes averaging 685 miles and 15 hours, you can experience a range of drives. The drives here boast a consistent 7 out of 10 score, generally flat terrain with maximum elevations around 200 feet, and many include park access. For EV drivers, one route offers excellent charging coverage.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.04/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$102–$189

One-way, ~686 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~240 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: Florida

Florida peaks at around 91°F in Aug and cools to 76°F / 61°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jun at ~10.5 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month High °F Low °F Rain in
Jan 76 61 1.8
Feb 78 63 2.2
Mar 81 66 2.5
Apr 84 70 3.4
May 87 73 6.3
Jun 89 76 10.5
Jul 91 78 7.4
Aug 91 78 9.6
Sep peak 89 77 10.2
Oct peak 86 74 7.7
Nov peak 81 68 3.5
Dec 78 64 2.4

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for FL — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Florida that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 686 miles).
Current regular gas averages $4.04/gallon in Florida (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $102 and $189. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Florida typically sees daytime highs in the 81–89°F range with about 7.1 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Editor's pick

Miami, FL → Houston, TX

1186.3 mi 21h 36m Score: 7/10 ~$189 fuel

Through: Tallahassee → Baton Rouge → Hattiesburg

5 tricky spots

This long-haul option scores a 7 and crosses state lines, featuring mostly flat terrain and access to parks, making it a solid choice for covering ground.

Editor's pick

Brent, FL → Big Pine Key, FL

799.1 mi 15h 10m Score: 7/10 ~$127 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando → Florida's Turnpike Toll South +1 more

5 tricky spots

A long-haul drive with a perfect score of 7, this route offers excellent EV charging coverage and park access across its 799 miles.

Editor's pick

Brent, FL → Richmond West, FL

690.3 mi 12h 33m Score: 7/10 ~$110 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando → Florida's Turnpike Toll South +1 more

5 tricky spots

This 690-mile trip also scores a 7, with mostly flat terrain and park access, providing a substantial in-state exploration opportunity.

Miami, FL → Cantonment, FL

680.1 mi 12h 23m Score: 7/10 ~$108 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Coral Terrace, FL

677.6 mi 12h 18m Score: 7/10 ~$108 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → South Miami, FL

677.5 mi 12h 21m Score: 7/10 ~$108 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Cantonment, FL → Hialeah, FL

675.8 mi 12h 22m Score: 7/10 ~$116 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → West Miami, FL

675.4 mi 12h 18m Score: 7/10 ~$116 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Doral, FL

675.2 mi 12h 14m Score: 7/10 ~$107 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Miami, FL → Goulding, FL

671.4 mi 12h 11m Score: 7/10 ~$107 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Miami, FL → East Pensacola Heights, FL

669.6 mi 12h 12m Score: 7/10 ~$107 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Brownsville, FL

668.1 mi 12h 8m Score: 7/10 ~$115 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Palm Springs, FL

666.7 mi 12h 7m Score: 7/10 ~$114 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Hialeah, FL → Tiger Point, FL

666.4 mi 12h 15m Score: 7/10 ~$106 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Hialeah, FL → East Pensacola Heights, FL

666.3 mi 12h 12m Score: 7/10 ~$106 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Miramar, FL → Cantonment, FL

666.1 mi 12h 9m Score: 7/10 ~$106 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Biscayne Park, FL

663.6 mi 12h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$106 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Warrington, FL → Pembroke Pines, FL

661.6 mi 12h 1m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Weston, FL

658.5 mi 11h 59m Score: 7/10 ~$105 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Ives Estates, FL

657.5 mi 11h 56m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Sunshine Ranches, FL

656.9 mi 11h 57m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Hallandale Beach, FL

656.4 mi 11h 54m Score: 7/10 ~$113 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Andover, FL

656.3 mi 11h 53m Score: 7/10 ~$104 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Pembroke Pines, FL → Tiger Point, FL

653.8 mi 11h 56m Score: 7/10 ~$112 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Miramar, FL → Ferry Pass, FL

653.4 mi 11h 51m Score: 7/10 ~$104 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Hialeah, FL → Bagdad, FL

652.1 mi 11h 53m Score: 7/10 ~$104 fuel

Through: Tallahassee

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Dania Beach, FL

652.1 mi 11h 50m Score: 7/10 ~$104 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Melrose Park, FL

646.6 mi 11h 42m Score: 7/10 ~$111 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Brent, FL → Rock Island, FL

644.1 mi 11h 41m Score: 7/10 ~$110 fuel

Through: Florida's Turnpike South → Orlando

5 tricky spots

Miramar, FL → Navarre, FL

640.9 mi 11h 55m Score: 7/10 ~$102 fuel

Through: Tallahassee → Eglin Afb

5 tricky spots

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