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Trip from Bonifay, FL to Miami, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 22m

Distance

569.8 mi

917 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
10h 13m ★
6 AM
10h 22m
8 AM
10h 41m
10 AM
10h 29m
12 PM
10h 27m
3 PM
10h 30m
5 PM
10h 40m
8 PM
10h 17m

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

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city in Florida, United States

Bonifay, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

This 570.9-mile journey from Bonifay, FL to Miami, FL will take approximately 8 hours and 37 minutes of pure driving time. Given the distance and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing you to break up the long haul. You'll primarily navigate via I-10 East, then I-75 South, and finally Florida's Turnpike South. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $95. This route covers a significant portion of Florida, moving from the Panhandle region down to the southern tip of the state. With two planned stops, you can ensure a comfortable pace throughout your drive.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

284.9 miles from Bonifay, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 264.2 mi 4h 46m
I 10 183.9 mi 3h 17m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
I 95 9 mi 11m
North Waukesha Street 2.1 mi 3m
North Miami Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 264.2 mi, about 4h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on FL 79

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Waukesha Street
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
3

Merge onto I 10

184 mi · 3 hr 17 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
5

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour and 37-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach major South Florida areas. Splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended; a good stopping point might be around the central Florida region. Plan for your two stops strategically for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $95, and it's always wise to refuel before you're running on fumes, particularly when covering 570.9 miles. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with Florida's Turnpike tolls before you depart to streamline your journey.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 284.9 miles from Bonifay, FL, or about 5h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.2 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 125 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 284.9 miles or 5h 7m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 284.9 miles or 5h 7m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9h 11m

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 Bonifay, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bonifay, FL

Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Miami, FL

Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Bonifay, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 264.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Gainesville, FL

188 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL

334.7 mi · 6h 13m

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Palm Bay, FL

376 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Palm Bay, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

285 mi · about 5.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 285 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bushnell, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 284.9 miles from Bonifay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 285 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miami, Florida

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Best coffee break

Fresh Grounds Coffee House Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bonifay, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18506587002

Visit website

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Fresh Grounds Coffee House Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Bonifay, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18506587002

Visit website

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13526933143

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Blue Deep Sea Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Clermont, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Midway, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Maurice A. Ferré Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13053587550

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

The Horrorland Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13054007000

Visit website

Little Havana Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Paradox Museum Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 12–7 pm

+13056143808

Visit website

Wynwood Walls

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+13055763334

Visit website

Wynwood Art Walk Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13058149290

Visit website

Museum of Graffiti

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 294 and 569.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
294 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
558.5 mi into trip | ~10h 4m 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
559.3 mi into trip | ~10h 6m 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
568.5 mi into trip | ~10h 18m 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
6
569.3 mi into trip | ~10h 20m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$90.70 one way

$181.39 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 199 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $98.66 $197.32
premium $4.72 $105.95 $211.90
diesel $5.61 $125.80 $251.61

Estimated Tolls: $18.49

Florida's Turnpike (264.2 mi) $18.49

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

$91

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$239–$349

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 199.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 170.9 2 $59.83 $27.35
Efficient EV 142.5 1 $49.86 $22.79
EV Truck/SUV 227.9 2 $79.77 $36.47

Gas CO2

199 kg

EV CO2

67 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 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 20, 2026

Origin

Bonifay, FL

Morning in Bonifay on Tuesday

Local time

10:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Morning in Miami on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

10h 22m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

What kind of drive is this?

The majority of this drive consists of interstate highway travel, offering a consistent and straightforward path. You'll spend your time on I-10 East, I-75 South, and Florida's Turnpike South, which are all major arteries designed for efficient long-distance travel. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, expect mostly continuous highway driving. The highway share is 100%, meaning you won't encounter many winding backroads or slower local routes on this particular itinerary. This profile suggests a long-distance drive focused on covering ground.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 294 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 569.8 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 294 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 558.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 559.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Bonifay, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

294 mi in | ~5h 17m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

294 mi in | ~5h 17m | via Florida's Turnpike

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 264.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 285 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.49 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 294 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 558.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 559.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.7 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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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