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Trip from Fruit Cove, 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

6h 1m

Distance

318 mi

512 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 49m ★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m

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

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Downtown Fruit Cove, FL, FL

Fruit Cove, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fruit Cove, FL to Miramar, FL covers 318 miles and takes about 6h 1m 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 199.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.62 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

159 miles from Fruit Cove, FL

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 199.5 mi 3h 34m
Florida's Turnpike 102.2 mi 1h 52m
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
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 199.5 mi, about 3h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Oakvale Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oakvale Road
2

Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road
3

Continue on Race Track Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
4

Turn right onto CR 2209

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
5

Turn left onto Russell Sampson Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road
6

Enter roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road

24 ft · 0 sec · Russell Sampson Road
7

Continue on Russell Sampson Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Russell Sampson Road
8

Turn left onto CR 210

0.4 mi · 45 sec · County Road 210 West
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
10

Merge onto I 95

199 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto SR 820

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

At end of road, turn left onto SR 824

444 ft · 19 sec · Pembroke Road
21

Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
22

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
23

Turn left onto Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive
24

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

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 159 miles from Fruit Cove, FL, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.5 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159 miles or 3h 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 53m

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 Fruit Cove, 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 Fruit Cove, FL

This is one driving day of about 318 miles and 6h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 199.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

159 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

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159 miles from Fruit Cove, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 199.5 miles.

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

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fruit Cove, Florida

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

2.7 mi

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

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19049003606

Visit website

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pompano Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

40392

0.1 mi from route

40391

0.1 mi from route

50341

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

20331

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

50382

0.2 mi from route

50342

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.2 mi from route

20332

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.3 mi from route

TA

0.4 mi from route

50381

0.7 mi from route

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound

1.7 mi from route

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound

1.7 mi from route

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 249.9

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 249.9

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Escape U

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.7

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19046870022

Visit website

Moccasin Slough Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fleming Island, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19042846378

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 272.6

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 227.2

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 318

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 227.2

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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 210.8 and 316.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
7
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
8
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
7
314.8 mi into trip | ~5h 53m 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
316.4 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in | Southwest 72nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.62 one way

$101.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $55.06 $110.12
premium $4.72 $59.13 $118.26
diesel $5.61 $70.21 $140.42

Estimated Tolls: $7.16

Florida's Turnpike (102.2 mi) $7.16

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

$51

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

35 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 Electrify America: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1 JULE: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.4 1 $33.39 $15.26
Efficient EV 79.5 0 $27.83 $12.72
EV Truck/SUV 127.2 1 $44.52 $20.35

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% 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 15, 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

Miramar, FL

Afternoon in Miramar on Sunday

Local time

1:46 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.

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

8 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 1m 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.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 43.9
Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour $15 near mile 21.9
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 109.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

318 mi in 6h 1m, mostly highway — 199.5 mi of that is on I 95.

95% 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: 199.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 318 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 Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

210.8 mi in | ~3h 56m

Miami

212.1 mi in | ~3h 59m

Florida's Turnpike South

212.1 mi in | ~3h 59m

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 318 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 199.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.16 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 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 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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, 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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