Destin, FL to Miramar, FL is 622.3 miles and takes about 11 hours 32 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, I 10, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $99 and an overnight recommendation. This long-distance journey stays within Florida, taking you across the state. Given the nearly 12-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly advisable for a more relaxed experience. It's a practical route for connecting these two points efficiently, primarily utilizing major interstate highways.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
311.2 miles from Destin, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
4h 39m
I 10
211 mi
3h 46m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
John Sims Parkway
17 mi
24m
US 331
9.8 mi
11m
Mid-Bay Bridge Road
5.9 mi
9m
Madison Street
4.4 mi
6m
Emerald Coast Parkway
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258 mi, about 4h 39m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,317 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,872
Quietest
2 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Destin, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Mountain Drive
28 ft·0 sec·Mountain Drive
2
Enter roundabout onto Benning Drive
10 ft·0 sec·Benning Drive
3
Continue on Benning Drive
498 ft·15 sec·Benning Drive
4
Turn left onto US 98
2.1 mi·4 min·Harbor Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 98
2.2 mi·3 min·Emerald Coast Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto FL 293 Toll
5.9 mi·9 min·Mid-Bay Bridge Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward SR 20: John Sims Parkway, Freeport
8
Keep slight right at fork
403 ft·9 sec
9
Turn straight onto FL 20
17 mi·24 min·John Sims Parkway
10
Continue on FL 20
0.3 mi·52 sec·West Main Street
11
Turn left onto CR 883
4.4 mi·6 min·Madison Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 331
9.8 mi·11 min·US 331
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 10
211 mi·3 hr 46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
16
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi·4 hr 39 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi·2 min·Hollywood Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft·19 sec·Pembroke Road
22
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft·25 sec·West Arcadia Drive
23
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft·12 sec·Tropicana Street
24
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
For this 622.3-mile drive, consider breaking it into two days to avoid an excessively long single-day effort. A good stopping point might be around the halfway mark, allowing for roughly 6 hours of driving each day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 258-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out on long highway segments. Planning your overnight stay in advance will help ensure a smoother second day of travel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 311.2 miles from Destin, FL, or about 5h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 137 miles or 2h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311.2 miles or 5h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 311.2 miles or 5h 50m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 22m
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 Destin, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Destin, FL
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miramar, FL
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Destin, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 258 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 621.9 — 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|Benning Drive
Enter roundabout onto Benning Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
361.1 mi into trip|~6h 44m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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619.1 mi into trip|~11h 23m 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
620.7 mi into trip|~11h 26m in|Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
621.9 mi into trip|~11h 30m in|Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.20 one way
$188.41 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg218 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$103.37
$206.73
premium
$4.55
$111.48
$222.95
diesel
$4.80
$117.50
$235.00
Estimated Tolls: $25.06
Florida's Turnpike
(258 mi)$18.06
Bay Bridge
$7.00
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
$94
Tolls
$25
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$249–$359
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
186.7
2
$65.34
$29.87
Efficient EV
155.6
1
$54.45
$24.89
EV Truck/SUV
248.9
3
$87.12
$39.83
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 16, 2026
Origin
Destin, FL
Late night
in Destin on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
W 10 to 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:52AM EDT until July 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Miramar, FL
Late night
in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
98°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 7 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:52AM EDT until July 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
11h 32m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of the drive on major interstates like I 10 and I 75, and the significant Florida's Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 258 miles, primarily on Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll be covering a lot of ground at highway speeds, making it a fast-paced journey. The road character remains consistent for the most part, offering a straightforward drive across the state.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258 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 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Benning Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 622.3 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: near the start (Benning Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 361.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 619.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
255 ft5 ft
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
255 ft
~133.4 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Destin, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
The longest stretch is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 311 miles on day one.
Expect about $25.06 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 3 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 (Benning Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 361.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 619.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.5 hours each way, a round trip means 23.1 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.
