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Trip from Conway, FL to Miramar, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

217.2 mi

350 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

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

Downtown Conway, FL, FL

Conway, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

Conway, FL to Miramar, FL is 217.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you south from the Orlando area to South Florida. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the Turnpike, making it a good choice if you're looking for efficiency. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily complete this journey without needing an overnight stay. Expect the majority of your travel to be on well-maintained highways.

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

108.6 miles from Conway, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 204 mi 3h 41m
Beachline Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
Conway Road 3.4 mi 6m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue 1 mi 2m
Bahama Drive 0.4 mi 1m
West Arcadia Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Pembroke Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 204 mi, about 3h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, FL and Miramar, FL.

1

Start on this road

246 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Anderson Road

195 ft · 10 sec · Anderson Road
3

Turn left onto FL 15

3.4 mi · 6 min · Conway Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
5

Merge onto FL 528 Toll

4.6 mi · 6 min · Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 4 Toward US 17, US 92, US 441 Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn straight

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
9

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

204 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto SR 820

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
12

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto SR 824

444 ft · 19 sec · Pembroke Road
14

Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
15

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
16

Turn left onto Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 8m duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for any minor delays. The longest stretch without a break is 204 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Aim to refuel before you hit that long stretch to avoid any concern. Since this is a single-day trip with a manageable distance of 217.2 miles, you have flexibility, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is key, especially on the Turnpike where services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is around $35, so budget for that.

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 108.6 miles from Conway, FL, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204 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 48 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 20m

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 Conway, 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 Conway, FL

This is one driving day of about 217.2 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Conway, 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 204 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

109 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

Frostproof, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Conway, 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 204 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.5

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14077762900

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.5

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Lucid Beans Coffee - SODO

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Haan Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14079065119

Visit website

Qreate Coffee + Studio

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14076011796

Visit website

CityArts Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14076487060

Visit website

Framework Craft Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 15.5

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 186.2

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 124.1

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 170.7

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Orange County Regional History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078368500

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 217.2

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 201.7

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 201.7

Oakland Park, Florida

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 216.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 17, US 92, US 441

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward US 17, US 92, US 441
8
8.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami
7
214 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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
215.5 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | Southwest 72nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
216.7 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | Tropicana Street

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.57 one way

$69.14 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $37.61 $75.22
premium $4.72 $40.39 $80.77
diesel $5.61 $47.96 $95.91

Estimated Tolls: $14.28

Florida's Turnpike (204 mi) $14.28

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

$35

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.2 0 $22.81 $10.43
Efficient EV 54.3 0 $19.01 $8.69
EV Truck/SUV 86.9 1 $30.41 $13.90

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Conway, FL

Morning in Conway on Sunday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Morning in Miramar on Sunday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 13 mph 19% chance 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

25 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

4h 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on Florida's Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 204 miles. This means you'll experience a consistent, high-speed travel environment for most of the trip. The profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted drive with minimal detours onto local roads, making it ideal for covering distance quickly. Expect limited opportunities for spontaneous stops directly off the highway.

96% 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: 204 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 Beachline Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 217.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Miramar, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of 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 4h 8m. Total distance: 217.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $14.28 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: at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Miramar, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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