Brooksville, FL to Miramar, FL is 275.7 miles and takes about 5h 23m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily traveling south. With 85% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct path for most of the drive. This is a manageable one-day trip, perfect for a quick transfer between these two Florida locations.
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
137.9 miles from Brooksville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
221.7 mi
4h
Cortez Boulevard
33.7 mi
45m
FL 50
11.7 mi
18m
West Orange Street
1.9 mi
3m
Jefferson Street
1.5 mi
2m
Broad Street
1.2 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 221.7 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooksville, FL and Miramar, FL.
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Start on US 41; US 98; FL 50A
151 ft·9 sec·Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto North Bailey Avenue
275 ft·17 sec·North Bailey Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 41; US 98; FL 50A
0.5 mi·1 min·Broad Street
4
Turn right onto US 98; FL 50A
1.5 mi·2 min·Jefferson Street
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Continue on US 98; FL 50
34 mi·45 min·Cortez Boulevard
6
Continue on FL 50; FL 33
0.7 mi·1 min·Broad Street
7
Continue on FL 50; FL 33
1.9 mi·3 min·West Orange Street
8
Continue on FL 50
4.6 mi·7 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi·55 sec·FL 50
10
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi·4 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi·5 min·FL 50
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
222 mi·4 hr·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi·2 min·Hollywood Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft·19 sec·Pembroke Road
19
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft·25 sec·West Arcadia Drive
20
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft·12 sec·Tropicana Street
21
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
For this 5h 23m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential afternoon congestion. The longest stretch of highway driving is over 221 miles, so plan for at least one substantial break. Given the $43 fuel cost, ensure your tank is full before you leave Brooksville. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but be mindful of the 275.7-mile distance and the transition from highway to surface roads as you get closer to Miramar.
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 137.9 miles from Brooksville, FL, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.7 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 61 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.9 miles or 2h 48m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooksville, 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 Brooksville, FL
This is one driving day of about 275.7 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Brooksville, 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 221.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 275.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Bailey Avenue
Turn left onto North Bailey Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
50.1 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, 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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
7
272.6 mi into trip|~5h 14m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
274.1 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
275.3 mi into trip|~5h 21m in|Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.73 one way
$83.47 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$45.79
$91.59
premium
$4.55
$49.39
$98.77
diesel
$4.80
$52.06
$104.11
Estimated Tolls: $15.52
Florida's Turnpike
(221.7 mi)$15.52
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
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.7
1
$28.95
$13.23
Efficient EV
68.9
0
$24.12
$11.03
EV Truck/SUV
110.3
1
$38.60
$17.64
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
Brooksville, FL
Late night
in Brooksville on Monday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
S 3 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:36PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Miramar, FL
Late night
in Miramar on Monday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
S 2 to 7 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:36PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM 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
7 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 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 85% of the 275.7 miles on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 221.7 miles along Florida's Turnpike. Expect a significant amount of highway driving before you transition to Cortez Boulevard and FL 50 for the final leg into Miramar. This means you'll encounter a steady stream of exits and potential traffic as you approach your destination.
85% 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: 221.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Cortez Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bailey Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 275.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bailey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
182 ft5 ft
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
306 ft
Highest Point
182 ft
Elevation Range
178 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooksville, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 275.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 221.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $15.52 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 Miramar, 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bailey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miramar, FL before the return drive.
