Trip from Apollo Beach, FL to Miami, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

264.8 mi

426 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 42m ★

6 AM

4h 56m

8 AM

5h 23m

10 AM

5h 5m

12 PM

5h 3m

3 PM

5h 7m

5 PM

5h 22m

8 PM

4h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Apollo Beach, FL

Chris The Island

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 264.8 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Florida's Turnpike, Port Everglades Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 227.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	227.1 mi	4h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	10.4 mi	12m
Port Everglades Expressway	9 mi	10m
I 95	9 mi	11m
Tamiami Trail	1.7 mi	2m
Big Bend Road	1.4 mi	2m
Apollo Beach Boulevard	1 mi	1m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 227.1 mi, about 4h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach, FL and Miami, FL.

Start on Fairway Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard

Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

Turn left onto US 41

1.7 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

Turn right onto CR 672

1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

46 mi · 49 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

9.0 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 8; 9A-B Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 84

0.4 mi · 37 sec · SR 84

Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 8 Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

10 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95, US 441

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 132.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 58 miles or 1h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.4 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Apollo Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Apollo Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 264.8 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Apollo Beach, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 227.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

132 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lake Sarasota, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 227.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miami, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 264.8

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 264.8

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.7

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.7

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.7

Venice, Florida

+18555675853

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.7

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 94.6

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 94.6

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 56.7

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 94.6

Punta Gorda, Florida

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 264.8

Miami, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17865804678

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 232 and 263.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

232 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...

241.1 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8; 9A-B Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...

241.6 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 8 Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando...

242 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike

263.4 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.15 one way

$84.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$45.85	$91.70
premium	$4.72	$49.24	$98.48
diesel	$5.61	$58.46	$116.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.73

Florida's Turnpike (10.4 mi) $0.73

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

University Station - Tesla Supercharger

Sarasota, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Ellenton Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Ellenton, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Riverview, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Bradenton, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Florida 64

Bradenton, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Cypress Village Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Sun City Center, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

CircleK - Bradenton, FL

Bradenton, FL

CIRCLE_K

8 DCFC

Thorntons, Big Bend Rd, Riverview, FL

Riverview, FL

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Taubman University Town Center (Sarasota, FL)

Sarasota, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 4 BP_PULSE: 2 Electrify America: 2 IONNA: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 eVgo Network: 1 FPLEV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.4	0	$27.80	$12.71
Efficient EV	66.2	0	$23.17	$10.59
EV Truck/SUV	105.9	1	$37.07	$16.95

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Apollo Beach, FL

Morning in Apollo Beach on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Morning in Miami on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 27.4

View on nps.gov

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 264.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

264.8 mi in 4h 55m, mostly highway — 227.1 mi of that is on I 75.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 227.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 232 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 264.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 232 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Apollo Beach, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Lauderdale

232 mi in | ~4h 12m | via I 595

Florida's Turnpike

241.1 mi in | ~4h 22m

Orlando

241.2 mi in | ~4h 22m | via SR 84

Miami South

241.6 mi in | ~4h 23m

Orlando North

241.6 mi in | ~4h 23m

Florida's Turnpike South

242.4 mi in | ~4h 25m

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.

Top landmarks

• Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 264.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 227.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Miami, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

FunDimension Game Center

FunDimension Game Center

Tesla Supercharger

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Jule Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

7Charge Charging Station

FPL EVolution Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

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Pilot Travel Center

Hillsborough County Rest Area Northbound

Collier County Rest Area Southbound

Charlotte County Truck Stop Northbound

Love's Travel Stop

Collier County Rest Area Southbound

Hillsborough County Rest Area Southbound

Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Northbound

Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Southbound

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ONE9 Travel Center

Broward County Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Maurice A. Ferré Park

The Horrorland Miami

Little Havana Tours

Paradox Museum Miami

Wynwood Walls

Wonder Gardens

Wynwood Art Walk Tours

Museum of Graffiti

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Apollo Beach, FL

Miami, FL

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

Biscayne National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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