Trip from Destin, 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

11h 32m

Distance

622.3 mi

1,002 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$99

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

11h 22m ★

6 AM

11h 32m

8 AM

11h 53m

10 AM

11h 39m

12 PM

11h 37m

3 PM

11h 40m

5 PM

11h 52m

8 PM

11h 26m

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

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city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Destin, FL

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Trip Overview

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 .

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mountain Drive

28 ft · 0 sec · Mountain Drive

Enter roundabout onto Benning Drive

10 ft · 0 sec · Benning Drive

Continue on Benning Drive

498 ft · 15 sec · Benning Drive

Turn left onto US 98

2.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 98

2.2 mi · 3 min · Emerald Coast Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto FL 293 Toll

5.9 mi · 9 min · Mid-Bay Bridge Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward SR 20: John Sims Parkway, Freeport

Keep slight right at fork

403 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto FL 20

17 mi · 24 min · John Sims Parkway

Continue on FL 20

0.3 mi · 52 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto CR 883

4.4 mi · 6 min · Madison Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 331

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 331

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

211 mi · 3 hr 46 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 820

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto SR 824

444 ft · 19 sec · Pembroke Road

Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

Turn left onto Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive

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

Open the route before leaving Destin, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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.

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

205 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

411 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

311 mi · about 5.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 311 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 311.2 miles from Destin, 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 258 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.

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

Merveilleuse Crepe And Coffeeshop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Destin, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18503532101

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lake City, Florida

1.1 mi

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

1.5 mi

Merveilleuse Crepe And Coffeeshop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Destin, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18503532101

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 266.7

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 400.1

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

EM's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 133.4

Quincy, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14072355528

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Destin, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 355.6

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 44.5

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 533.4

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Benning Drive

Enter roundabout onto Benning Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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

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

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.

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

$99.05 one way

$198.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 218 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$107.75	$215.50
premium	$4.72	$115.71	$231.43
diesel	$5.61	$137.40	$274.79

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

$99

Tolls

$25

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$254–$364

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Jun 21, 2022

Origin

Destin, FL

Evening in Destin on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Night in Miramar on Saturday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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.

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

20 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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Florida's Turnpike South

361.1 mi in | ~6h 44m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

361.1 mi in | ~6h 44m | via Florida's Turnpike

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Merveilleuse Crepe And Coffeeshop

Merveilleuse Crepe And Coffeeshop

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

Piccolo Coffee Co.

Maas Coffee Roasters Destin

Prairie House Coffee Co

Paloma Parlor

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

EM's Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

FPL EVolution Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

AmpUp Charging Station

Destin Harbor Boardwalk

HarborWalk Village

Adventures Aboard Sea Blaster

Big Kahuna's Destin

The Track - Destin

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Nehrling Gardens

Stuart Heritage Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Destin, FL

Miramar, FL

1 hour later

20 degrees cooler at arrival

11h 32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Miramar, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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