Clermont to Miami is 248.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the central part of the state down towards the southeast coast. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive for getting from point A to point B efficiently. It's a solid option if you need to cover ground quickly and prefer minimal navigation challenges. The estimated fuel cost suggests a budget-friendly approach for a trip of this length.
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
124.3 miles from Clermont, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
227.9 mi
4h 7m
I 95
9 mi
11m
FL 50
8 mi
12m
North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
1m
10th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Linden Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 227.9 mi, about 4h 7m
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 Clermont, FL and Miami, FL.
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Start on Linden Street
235 ft·15 sec·Linden Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·10th Street
3
Turn right onto FL 50
0.9 mi·1 min·FL 50
4
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi·55 sec·FL 50
5
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi·4 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi·5 min·FL 50
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
228 mi·4 hr 7 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
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 4h 41m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you won't need to plan for overnight stays. There's one recommended stop, so consider making it about halfway through your drive to stretch your legs and refuel. The primary roads are Florida's Turnpike and I-95; keep an eye out for the transition between them. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, it’s a good idea to fill up before you leave Clermont or at your planned stop to ensure you have enough fuel without needing to search for stations in unfamiliar areas.
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 124.3 miles from Clermont, FL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.9 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 55 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.3 miles or 2h 20m 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 47m
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 Clermont, 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 Clermont, FL
This is one driving day of about 248.5 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Clermont, 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 227.9 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 8.2 and 248 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.2 mi into trip|~13m 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
6
237.2 mi into trip|~4h 24m 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
238 mi into trip|~4h 25m 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
247.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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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248 mi into trip|~4h 40m in|North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.62 one way
$75.23 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$41.28
$82.55
premium
$4.55
$44.51
$89.03
diesel
$4.80
$46.92
$93.84
Estimated Tolls: $15.95
Florida's Turnpike
(227.9 mi)$15.95
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
$38
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.6
0
$26.09
$11.93
Efficient EV
62.1
0
$21.74
$9.94
EV Truck/SUV
99.4
1
$34.79
$15.90
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Clermont, FL
Evening
in Clermont on Monday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Evening
in Miami on Monday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 to 13 mph17% chanceLive 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
4 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
4h 41m 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 248.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 227.9 miles, primarily on Florida's Turnpike. You'll transition from Florida's Turnpike onto I-95, which will take you the rest of the way. Given the high highway share, be prepared for frequent exit and entrance ramps as you approach and navigate through more populated areas.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 8.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 12 significant decision points across 248.5 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 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, just over 20 miles (32 km) west of Orlando. While the city is small and primarily residential, it is home to a handful of landmarks and offbeat attractions that make it a stop worth considering when in the area. In 2019, the population was about 39,000, an increase of 10,000 over nine years. The city quadrupled its population from 2000 to 2019.
Top landmarks
•Florida Citrus Tower — observation tower in Clermont, Florida
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 4h 41m. Total distance: 248.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 227.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $15.95 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Miami, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
