This 228.4-mile journey from Edgewood, Florida, to Miami, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. Predominantly a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 96% of your time on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $36. With a longest uninterrupted stretch of 210.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, this route is efficient and straightforward for getting you from the Florida region to the Florida region. It's a practical option for a direct trip 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
114.2 miles from Edgewood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
210.2 mi
3h 48m
I 95
9 mi
11m
South Orange Blossom Trail
2.6 mi
4m
Oak Ridge Road
1.7 mi
3m
South Orange Avenue
1 mi
2m
North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 210.2 mi, about 3h 48m
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 Edgewood, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on this road
52 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto FL 527
1.0 mi·2 min·South Orange Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Oak Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto US 17; US 92; US 441
2.6 mi·4 min·South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Oсala, Miami, Florida’s Turnpike Toll
6
Turn straight
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
210 mi·3 hr 48 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 20-minute drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since the longest stretch is over 210 miles on Florida's Turnpike, plan for a single stop around the halfway point for fuel and a break. The total fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Edgewood. Given the manageable distance, you won't need to split this into an overnight trip, offering flexibility in your schedule.
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 114.2 miles from Edgewood, FL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.2 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.2 miles or 2h 10m 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 30m
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 Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, FL
This is one driving day of about 228.4 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Edgewood, 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 210.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 227.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.6 mi into trip|~13m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
217.1 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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
217.9 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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
227 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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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227.9 mi into trip|~4h 18m in|North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.57 one way
$69.15 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$37.94
$75.88
premium
$4.55
$40.91
$81.83
diesel
$4.80
$43.13
$86.25
Estimated Tolls: $14.71
Florida's Turnpike
(210.2 mi)$14.71
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
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.5
0
$23.98
$10.96
Efficient EV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
EV Truck/SUV
91.4
1
$31.98
$14.62
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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
Edgewood, FL
Morning
in Edgewood on Monday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning
in Miami on Monday
Local time
6:56 AM
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 20m 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 228.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 96% of your travel on major roadways. You'll navigate sections of Florida's Turnpike and I-95, offering a consistent pace for most of the 228.4 miles. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is a substantial 210.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, meaning extended periods of straightforward driving. While the primary character is highway, there's also a portion on South Orange Blossom Trail, which may offer a slightly different driving experience as you get closer to your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 210.2 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 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
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 13 significant decision points across 228.4 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 6.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 20m. Total distance: 228.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m 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 210.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.71 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.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.9 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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Miami, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
