Belleview to Miami is 288.9 miles and takes about 5h 28m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route covers a significant portion of Florida, moving from the central part of the state down to the bustling South Florida region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. Plan for a consistent pace, as the majority of the mileage is on major roadways. Consider the fuel cost estimate when budgeting for your trip.
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
144.5 miles from Belleview, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
260.4 mi
4h 42m
Nathan Mayo Highway
9.2 mi
13m
I 95
9 mi
11m
US 301
6.3 mi
10m
North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
1m
CR 484
0.4 mi
<1m
Southeast 115th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 260.4 mi, about 4h 42m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,207 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,073
Quietest
2 AM
~284 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleview, FL and Miami, FL.
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Start on Southeast 55th Avenue Road
37 ft·3 sec·Southeast 55th Avenue Road
2
Turn left onto Southeast 115th Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Southeast 115th Street
3
Continue on Southeast Hames Road
0.1 mi·32 sec·Southeast Hames Road
4
Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·Southeast Brown Road
5
Turn left onto CR 484
0.4 mi·39 sec·CR 484
6
Turn right onto US 27; US 301; US 441
0.1 mi·16 sec·Abshier Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto US 301
9.2 mi·13 min·Nathan Mayo Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 301
6.3 mi·10 min·US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
260 mi·4 hr 42 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
For this drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Miami. Since this is a one-day trip, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, giving you flexibility. There's one recommended stop, so keep that in mind for stretching your legs. Given the 288.9-mile distance and estimated 5h 28m drive time, you should be able to complete it without feeling too rushed, but be mindful of the fuel cost estimate of $50 for planning purposes.
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 144.5 miles from Belleview, FL, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 260.4 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 64 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belleview, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Belleview, FL
This is one driving day of about 288.9 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Belleview, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 260.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 288.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Southeast Brown Road
Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road
Navigation decision point
6
277.6 mi into trip|~5h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
278.4 mi into trip|~5h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
287.5 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
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288.4 mi into trip|~5h 27m in|North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.73 one way
$87.47 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$47.99
$95.97
premium
$4.55
$51.75
$103.50
diesel
$4.80
$54.55
$109.10
Estimated Tolls: $18.23
Florida's Turnpike
(260.4 mi)$18.23
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
$44
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.7
1
$30.33
$13.87
Efficient EV
72.2
0
$25.28
$11.56
EV Truck/SUV
115.6
1
$40.45
$18.49
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Belleview, FL
Morning
in Belleview on Monday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
S 2 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 8:07PM EDT until July 17 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning
in Miami on Monday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 7 to 12 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 8:07PM EDT until July 17 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
9 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
5h 28m 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.
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 288.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 96% of this trip, covering 260.4 miles primarily on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a high concentration of exits and entrance ramps as you traverse this section, characteristic of extensive highway travel. The final stretch will transition to surface roads as you approach Miami. This means a significant portion of your drive will involve consistent speeds and limited turns.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 260.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Nathan Mayo Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Southeast Brown Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 288.9 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 0.3 miles (Southeast Brown Road): Navigation decision point; at 277.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 288.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 260.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $18.23 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.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Southeast Brown Road): Navigation decision point; at 277.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami, FL before the return drive.
