This 94.3-mile drive from Hobe Sound to Miami is a straightforward trip, estimated to take just over 2 hours. It's perfectly suited for a single day trip, making it an easy addition to your Florida travels. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in Florida. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path south. You'll spend most of your time on I 95, making it a quick and efficient journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Hobe Sound, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
76.2 mi
1h 30m
Southeast Federal Highway
7.6 mi
11m
Old Dixie Highway
6.8 mi
11m
US 1
0.7 mi
1m
North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Alt A-1-A
0.4 mi
<1m
Southeast Bridge Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 76.2 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobe Sound, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on CR 708
48 ft·2 sec·Southeast Bridge Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
7.6 mi·11 min·Southeast Federal Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·US 1
4
Turn right onto SR 811
1.1 mi·2 min·Old Dixie Highway
5
Continue on SR 811
0.4 mi·38 sec·Alt A-1-A
6
Continue on SR 811
5.8 mi·9 min·Old Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
8
Merge onto I 95
31 mi·35 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
46 mi·54 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration and 94.3-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in one day. You could depart Hobe Sound in the morning and arrive in Miami by midday, or leave after lunch. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 76 miles on I 95, so be sure you have enough fuel before entering this segment to comfortably reach a service area. While there are no designated stops in the data, consider using the flexibility of a shorter drive to pull over at a rest area if needed. Your estimated fuel cost is approximately $15, so plan accordingly.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.2 miles from Hobe Sound, FL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.2 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound, FL
This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hobe Sound, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 76.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 93.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.7 mi into trip|~27m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
47.4 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
92.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
5
93.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|Northwest 8th Street
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
93.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$16.33
$32.66
premium
$4.72
$17.53
$35.07
diesel
$5.61
$20.82
$41.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.53
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.25
$3.77
EV Truck/SUV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.04
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Hobe Sound, FL
Morning
in Hobe Sound on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning
in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 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
17 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 1m 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 94.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 94.3-mile journey. With 82% of the drive on major highways, you'll find yourself on I 95 for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 76.2 miles. This section is designed for speed and efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly. While the majority is interstate, you'll also navigate segments of Southeast Federal Highway and Old Dixie Highway, offering slight variations in the driving environment as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic exploration.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Southeast Federal Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1m. Total distance: 94.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
