Trip from Bushnell, 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

5h 18m

Distance

279.6 mi

450 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 5m ★

6 AM

5h 18m

8 AM

5h 45m

10 AM

5h 28m

12 PM

5h 25m

3 PM

5h 29m

5 PM

5h 44m

8 PM

5h 10m

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

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Bushnell, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

Planning a drive from Bushnell, FL, to Miami, FL? This 279.6-mile journey typically takes around 5 hours and 18 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a bit of US 301 mixed in, so expect a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimate of $45, this route is quite efficient for covering the distance. It's a straightforward drive across Florida, connecting central parts of the state to the bustling South Florida region. Given the duration and road type, it's perfectly suited for a single day's travel.

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

139.8 miles from Bushnell, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	251.6 mi	4h 33m
I 95	9 mi	11m
US 301	6.9 mi	9m
Central Parkway	4 mi	6m
CR 470	2.7 mi	4m
McNeill Drive	1.2 mi	2m
West Noble Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 251.6 mi, about 4h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Noble Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Noble Avenue

Continue on US 301

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 301

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 470

2.5 mi · 4 min · CR 470

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

188 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

197 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

192 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

186 ft · 3 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

155 ft · 2 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on Central Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

194 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on Central Parkway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Central Parkway

Turn right onto McNeill Drive

526 ft · 11 sec · McNeill Drive

Continue on McNeill Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · McNeill Drive

Continue on CR 470

0.1 mi · 11 sec · CR 470

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike South

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

252 mi · 4 hr 33 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

To make the most of this 279.6-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Bushnell to avoid potential traffic as you approach Miami. The 5-hour 18-minute duration means you can comfortably complete it in one day, but you'll want to plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch is over 250 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost around $45, budgeting is straightforward for this trip.

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 139.8 miles from Bushnell, FL, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.6 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 62 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.8 miles or 2h 40m 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 18m

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 Bushnell, 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 Bushnell, FL

This is one driving day of about 279.6 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Bushnell, 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 251.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

140 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

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Bushnell, 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 251.6 miles.

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 · first break window

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 45min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

2.9 mi

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

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13054161300

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 279.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | CR 470

Turn right onto CR 470

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

268.2 mi into trip | ~5h 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

269.1 mi into trip | ~5h 2m 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

278.2 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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

279.1 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.50 one way

$89.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$48.41	$96.83
premium	$4.72	$51.99	$103.98
diesel	$5.61	$61.73	$123.46

Estimated Tolls: $17.61

Florida's Turnpike (251.6 mi) $17.61

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

$45

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: 97.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.9	1	$29.36	$13.42
Efficient EV	69.9	0	$24.47	$11.18
EV Truck/SUV	111.8	1	$39.14	$17.89

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bushnell, FL

Late night in Bushnell on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Late night in Miami on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 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.

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

5h 18m 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 279.6

Caution: Boater Awareness

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 98% of it consisting of major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on Florida's Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 251.6 miles. While primarily interstate, the transition from the Turnpike to I-95 in the later stages means you'll maintain consistent highway speeds. Expect a steady pace with minimal delays, as this is designed for efficient travel between these two Florida locations.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 251.6 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 I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near CR 470.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 279.6 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 7.8 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 268.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.1 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.

On the drive from Bushnell, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South

15.7 mi in | ~25m

About the Cities

Starting in Bushnell, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1884

Bushnell is in Sumter County on the fringes of North Central Florida. The small settlement has a population of approximately 3,000 as of 2018, and the city dates back to the late 19th century, when a post office was established.

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 5h 18m. Total distance: 279.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 251.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.61 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.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bushnell, FL to Miami, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

FunDimension Game Center

Prairie House Coffee Co

FunDimension Game Center

Prairie House Coffee Co

Piccolo Coffee Co.

Jabal Coffee House

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ABB Charging Station

Maurice A. Ferré Park

The Horrorland Miami

Little Havana Tours

Paradox Museum Miami

Wynwood Walls

Wynwood Art Walk Tours

Museum of Graffiti

Sewell Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bushnell, FL

Miami, FL

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Biscayne National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Bushnell, FL

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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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

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