Origin
Kissimmee, FL
Morning in Kissimmee on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kissimmee, FL to Miramar, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
202.1 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kissimmee, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Kissimmee, FL to Miramar, FL is 202.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, making it a straightforward trip between two distinct regions of the state. With 96% of the drive on highways, expect a focused and efficient transit. The total trip, including a potential stop, is planned for a single day, so you can get on the road and arrive with plenty of time left.
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
101 miles from Kissimmee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 193.7 mi | 3h 30m |
| Bronson Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Arcadia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pembroke Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 193.7 mi, about 3h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kissimmee, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
6 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
288 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn right
234 ft
·
19 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
John Young Parkway
5
Turn left onto US 17; US 92; US 192
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Vine Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
194 mi
·
3 hr 30 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
14
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
16
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Kissimmee in the morning will help you navigate through potential traffic and arrive in Miramar with ample daylight. Since this is a single-day trip covering 202.1 miles, you can take your time with stops or push through if you prefer. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's wise to fill up before you leave Kissimmee to avoid potentially higher prices along the Turnpike. Keep an eye out for the transition from Florida's Turnpike to Bronson Highway, as this marks the end of your main highway stretch and the beginning of more local roads as you get closer to Miramar.
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 101 miles from Kissimmee, FL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.7 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Kissimmee, 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 Kissimmee, FL
This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Kissimmee, 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 193.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101 miles from Kissimmee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 193.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 201.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
7
198.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
200.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
|
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
201.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
|
Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.17 one way
$64.34 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.56
Florida's Turnpike
(193.7 mi)
$13.56
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
$32
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 202.1 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on Florida's Turnpike, covering a longest stretch of 193.7 miles without significant deviations. Expect dense exits and traffic merging as you approach your destination in Miramar, a common characteristic of long highway segments.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 193.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Bronson Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 202.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
82 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
82 ft
~28.9 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kissimmee, FL
Full guide →Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County. Kissimmee (pronounced /kiˈsimi/, accent on second syllable) is a popular Central Florida tourist destination because of its sunny weather, spring training baseball for major league clubs, and close proximity to Disney World.
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 3h 48m. Total distance: 202.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m 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 193.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.56 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 0.1 miles (US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck / John Young Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Miramar, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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