Traveling from Gateway to Miami covers 153.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. This trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight split. You should set aside approximately $26 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Bent Pine Drive, Mahogany Run, and Gateway Greens Drive rather than major interstates. Because this is a localized trip within Florida, you will experience a shift from the residential atmosphere of Gateway to the urban density of Miami. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, purposeful drive over a long-haul highway expedition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.1 miles from Gateway, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
112 mi
2h
Florida's Turnpike
10.4 mi
12m
Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi
10m
I 95
9 mi
11m
Daniels Parkway
2.7 mi
4m
Westlinks Drive
1.7 mi
6m
North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 112 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway, FL and Miami, FL.
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Start on Persimmon Court
210 ft·14 sec·Persimmon Court
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Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Bent Pine Drive
3
Turn left onto Mahogany Run
335 ft·16 sec·Mahogany Run
4
Turn right onto Gateway Greens Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Gateway Greens Drive
5
Turn left onto Westlinks Drive
1.7 mi·6 min·Westlinks Drive
6
Turn right onto CR 876
2.7 mi·4 min·Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
8
Merge onto I 75
112 mi·2 hr·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
9.0 mi·10 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-BToward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.4 mi·37 sec·SR 84
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 8Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando NorthUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
15
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi·12 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 32-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the route is comprised entirely of local roads, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure a smoother experience. You will only need to account for one stop during the trip, making it easy to manage your fuel budget of $26 efficiently. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on roads like Gateway Greens Drive and Mahogany Run requires frequent turns that are easy to miss. Using this local-road approach offers a unique perspective of the Florida landscape that you simply would not get on a high-speed interstate route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Gateway, FL, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.1 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
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 Gateway, 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 Gateway, FL
This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Gateway, 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 75 for about 112 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 117.4 and 148.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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117.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
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126.5 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...
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127.1 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando...
8
127.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
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148.8 mi into trip|~2h 54m 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
$23.91 one way
$47.82 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.01
$52.01
premium
$4.72
$27.93
$55.86
diesel
$5.61
$33.16
$66.32
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Florida's Turnpike
(10.4 mi)$0.73
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
$24
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.1
0
$15.77
$7.21
Efficient EV
37.6
0
$13.14
$6.01
EV Truck/SUV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Gateway, FL
Late night
in Gateway on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Late night
in Miami on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
6 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
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 150.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate through neighborhood streets and arterial local roads for the entire 153.3-mile trek. The personality of this drive is dictated by frequent turns and changing road conditions as you transition between local zones. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. Staying alert is essential, as the route requires constant attention to navigation and local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 117.4 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 150.2 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 117.4 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.1 miles: 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 Gateway, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North and Florida's Turnpike South.
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 2h 58m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m 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 112 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 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.
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 117.4 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miami, FL before heading back.
