Holy Grain Coffee Shop
Near the start, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
233.9 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clermont, FL
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This 237.6-mile journey from Clermont to Miramar, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Florida's Turnpike Toll South, so be prepared for tolls along the way. With a fuel cost estimated at around $40, this drive offers a straightforward path through the heart of Florida. The route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a need for attentive navigation rather than a purely scenic cruise. It's a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
116.9 miles from Clermont, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 221.7 mi | 4h |
| FL 50 | 8 mi | 12m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Arcadia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pembroke Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clermont, FL and Miramar, FL.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto 10th Street
Turn right onto FL 50
Continue on FL 50
Continue on FL 50
Continue on FL 50
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 820
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
Arrive at destination
Given the 3 hour and 34-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. While this route has only one designated stop, the 'turn-heavy local drive' nature means you'll likely want to factor in brief pauses for fuel or a quick stretch more frequently than on a highway trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate local roads, and plan your refueling stop strategically. The estimated $40 fuel cost is a good baseline, but always carry a little extra. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when you feel most rested.
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.
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 51 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 2h 12m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clermont, 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 Clermont, FL
This is one driving day of about 233.9 miles and 4h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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.
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 116.9 miles from Clermont, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Orlando, Florida
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Top Coffee Stop
Clermont, Florida
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Paloma Parlor
Windermere, Florida
Near the start, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Kissimmee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3 pm
+14072012627
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Kissimmee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3 pm
+14079351384
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Clermont, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Near the start, short detour
Windermere, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+14078760895
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Clermont, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Minneola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Clermont, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Clermont, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, ~10 min detour
Minneola, Florida
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Okeechobee, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Gotha, Florida
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+14074459977
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14078555496
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Orlando, Florida
+14073638000
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Oakland Park, Florida
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 233.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$37.23 one way
$74.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
| premium | $4.72 | $43.49 | $86.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.64 | $103.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$37
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.56 | $11.23 |
| Efficient EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.47 | $9.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.75 | $14.97 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clermont on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a driving experience that leans heavily on local roads and numerous turns, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, this isn't about cruising on interstates; instead, you'll be engaged with the intricacies of Florida's road network. There's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, reinforcing the idea that this drive requires constant attention to your route. This suggests a route where you'll be frequently adjusting speed and direction, making it a more interactive experience behind the wheel than a highway sprint.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. 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 10th Street.
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 233.9 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 (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 233.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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