Fish Hawk to Miami is 249.8 miles and takes about 5 hours 6 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, beginning in the central part of the state and heading south towards the bustling metropolis of Miami. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey designed for efficiency, making it a solid choice if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. With a recommended one-day drive, you can expect to cover the majority of the distance 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
124.9 miles from Fish Hawk, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
148.8 mi
2h 43m
FL 60
61.5 mi
1h 18m
Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.3 mi
16m
I 95
9 mi
11m
Canal Street
6.7 mi
8m
Pinecrest Road
4.7 mi
8m
FL 37
3.1 mi
4m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 148.8 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Ternglade Drive
0.2 mi·39 sec·Ternglade Drive
2
Turn left onto Churchside Drive
269 ft·11 sec·Churchside Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
280 ft·15 sec·Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
4
Continue on Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Fishhawk Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.3 mi·16 min·Lithia Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CR 640
4.7 mi·8 min·Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto FL 37
3.1 mi·4 min·FL 37
9
Turn right onto FL 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Canal Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on FL 60
0.7 mi·1 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi·51 sec·Flamingo Drive
13
Turn right onto FL 60
10 mi·12 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi·5 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on FL 60
46 mi·59 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on this road
295 ft·7 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
149 mi·2 hr 43 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, departing in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive in Miami with ample daylight. This route is designed for a single day of travel, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 148.8-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed.
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 124.9 miles from Fish Hawk, FL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.8 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 55 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.9 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
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 Fish Hawk, 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 Fish Hawk, FL
This is one driving day of about 249.8 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Fish Hawk, 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 148.8 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 0.2 and 248.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.6 mi into trip|~33m in|FL 60 / Canal Street
Turn right onto FL 60 / Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
89.1 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
7
239.3 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
248.4 mi into trip|~5h 3m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.76 one way
$79.52 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$43.25
$86.51
premium
$4.72
$46.45
$92.90
diesel
$5.61
$55.15
$110.31
Estimated Tolls: $10.42
Florida's Turnpike
(148.8 mi)$10.42
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
$40
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.9
0
$26.23
$11.99
Efficient EV
62.5
0
$21.86
$9.99
EV Truck/SUV
99.9
1
$34.97
$15.99
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fish Hawk, FL
Morning
in Fish Hawk on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning
in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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.
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
19 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
5h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 148.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent and fast-paced journey. While the primary character is that of a highway drive, the initial and final segments may involve more local road navigation on FL 60 and Lithia Pinecrest Road. Expect smooth sailing for the bulk of the trip, allowing for a steady pace as you make your way south.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.8 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 249.8 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 0.2 miles (Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.6 miles (FL 60 / Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Fish Hawk, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
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 5h 6m. Total distance: 249.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.42 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.6 miles (FL 60 / Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami, FL before the return drive.
