Trip from Fruit Cove, FL to Miami, FL

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

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

332.7 mi

535 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

34 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 6m ★

6 AM

6h 18m

8 AM

6h 44m

10 AM

6h 27m

12 PM

6h 25m

3 PM

6h 28m

5 PM

6h 42m

8 PM

6h 11m

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

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Fruit Cove, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fruit Cove, FL to Miami, FL covers 332.7 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Race Track Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 208.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

166.3 miles from Fruit Cove, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	208.5 mi	3h 46m
Florida's Turnpike	108.4 mi	1h 59m
Race Track Road	5.3 mi	9m
Russell Sampson Road	2.4 mi	4m
Saint Johns Parkway	1.4 mi	2m
Fruit Cove Road	1.3 mi	3m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Okeechobee Road	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 208.5 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Cove, FL and Miami, FL.

Start on Oakvale Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oakvale Road

Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road

Continue on Race Track Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road

Turn right onto CR 2209

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway

Turn left onto Russell Sampson Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road

Enter roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road

24 ft · 0 sec · Russell Sampson Road

Continue on Russell Sampson Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Russell Sampson Road

Turn left onto CR 210

0.4 mi · 45 sec · County Road 210 West

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

Merge onto I 95

199 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec

Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95, US 441

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 166.3 miles from Fruit Cove, FL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.5 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 73 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.3 miles or 3h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fruit Cove, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fruit Cove, FL

This is one driving day of about 332.7 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Fruit Cove, 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 I 95 for about 208.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

166 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

Daytona Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Fruit Cove, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Kava & Company - Mandarin

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Jacksonville, Florida

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 332.7

Miami, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13053587550

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 285.1

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

The Horrorland Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 332.7

Miami, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13054007000

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 332.7

Miami, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17865804678

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 210.8 and 331.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

210.8 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

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 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

211.3 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

212.1 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

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

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

322.1 mi into trip | ~6h 2m 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

331.3 mi into trip | ~6h 14m 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

$53.15 one way

$106.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$57.81	$115.63
premium	$4.72	$62.09	$124.17
diesel	$5.61	$73.72	$147.44

Estimated Tolls: $7.59

Florida's Turnpike (108.4 mi) $7.59

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

$53

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

24 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St Johns, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA, County Road 210, Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Buc-Ee's - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Buc-Ees - Tesla Supercharger

Daytona Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

St. Johns Commons - Tesla Supercharger

St. Johns, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Mandarin Landing

Jacksonville, FL

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

MERCEDES_BENZ: 10 Tesla: 8 FPLEV: 7 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1 JULE: 1 Electrify America: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.8	1	$34.93	$15.97
Efficient EV	83.2	0	$29.11	$13.31
EV Truck/SUV	133.1	1	$46.58	$21.29

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 19, 2026

Origin

Fruit Cove, FL

Afternoon in Fruit Cove on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Afternoon in Miami on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 3 to 7 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 8:20AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 5:28AM EDT until April 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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.

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

22 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

6h 18m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $15 near mile 22.9

View on nps.gov

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $25 near mile 114.7

View on nps.gov

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 332.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

332.7 mi in 6h 18m, mostly highway — 208.5 mi of that is on I 95.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 208.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 210.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 significant decision points across 332.7 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 210.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fruit Cove, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

210.8 mi in | ~3h 56m

Florida's Turnpike South

212.1 mi in | ~3h 59m

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

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

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 6h 18m. Total distance: 332.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 208.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.59 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Fruit Cove, FL to Miami, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

FunDimension Game Center

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

FunDimension Game Center

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

Tetherball Coffee

Kava & Company - Mandarin

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

ONE9 Travel Center

Pompano Service Plaza

40392

40391

50341

Flying J Travel Center

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

20331

Flying J Travel Center

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

50382

50342

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Buc-ee's

20332

Pilot Travel Center

Buc-ee's

TA

50381

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound

Maurice A. Ferré Park

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

The Horrorland Miami

Little Havana Tours

Paradox Museum Miami

Wynwood Walls

Wynwood Art Walk Tours

Museum of Graffiti

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fruit Cove, FL

Miami, FL

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Canaveral National Seashore

Biscayne National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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