Miami to Cantonment is 680.1 miles and takes about 12 hours 23 minutes via I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, with a fuel budget near $107 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route spans the length of Florida, taking you from the southern tip to the panhandle. It's a long-haul drive that covers a significant portion of the state, so be prepared for a full day behind the wheel. While it's possible to complete in one day, most drivers opt for an overnight stop to make the 680.1 miles more manageable. This drive sticks primarily to major highways, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, trip across the Sunshine State.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
340 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
290.4 mi
5h 12m
Florida's Turnpike
264.1 mi
4h 47m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 95
9.8 mi
12m
County Road 297A
4.6 mi
7m
Pine Cone Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Muscogee Road
0.4 mi
<1m
West Nine Mile Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 290.4 mi, about 5h 12m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,485 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,900
Quietest
2 AM
~155 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Cantonment, FL.
1
Start on North Miami Avenue
499 ft·16 sec·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
472 ft·11 sec
Toward I 95Use the slight right lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 NorthUse the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
2.1 mi·2 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.8 mi·9 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 12AToward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi·4 hr 47 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
290 mi·5 hr 12 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 5Toward US 90 AlternateUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right
243 ft·5 sec
Toward US 90 Alt East
16
Turn straight onto US 90 Alternate
0.3 mi·38 sec·West Nine Mile Road
17
Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Pine Cone Drive
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 297A
4.6 mi·7 min·County Road 297A
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 184
0.4 mi·50 sec·Muscogee Road
20
Turn right onto Taylor Street
258 ft·11 sec·Taylor Street
21
Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Taylor Street
22
Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Taylor Street
23
Arrive at destination
Taylor Street
Trip Plan
Given the 12-hour-plus duration, splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart Miami early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours on the first day. Plan for about 3 stops to break up the 680.1 miles. A good stopping point would be roughly halfway, around the central part of Florida. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 290.4-mile stretch on I-10, as services can sometimes be more spread out on long interstate segments. The estimated fuel cost of $107 is a helpful budget marker.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 340 miles from Miami, FL, or about 6h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 290.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 150 miles or 2h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 340 miles or 6h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 340 miles or 6h 13m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cantonment, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miami, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miami, FL
Aim for roughly 340 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cantonment, FL
Aim for roughly 340 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 150 miles from Miami, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 290.4 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 0.2 and 383 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North
7
10.5 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
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275.6 mi into trip|~5h 4m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
382.8 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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383 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$108.25 one way
$216.51 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg238 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$118.00
$236.00
premium
$4.74
$127.00
$253.99
diesel
$5.35
$143.25
$286.50
Estimated Tolls: $18.47
Florida's Turnpike
(263.9 mi)$18.47
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
$108
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$257–$367
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 238 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $71 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
204
2
$71.41
$32.64
Efficient EV
170
1
$59.51
$27.20
EV Truck/SUV
272
3
$95.21
$43.53
Gas CO2
238 kg
EV CO2
80 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Miami, FL
Afternoon
in Miami on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
E 6 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:08AM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 11:58PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Cantonment, FL
Afternoon
in Cantonment on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NE 0 to 10 mph69% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:08AM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 11:58PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
90°F
Boston, GA
449 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
12h 23m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$25
near mile 656.6
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all your time on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 290.4 miles on I-10. You'll notice a pattern of dense exits for a good portion of the drive, especially as you navigate through populated areas. The transition from highway to surface roads will be minimal until you're very close to your destination.
99% 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: 290.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 680.1 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 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
189 ft6 ft
Total Climb
331 ft
Total Descent
189 ft
Highest Point
189 ft
~631.5 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Cantonment, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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
Cantonment is a historic and river recreational community in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is located in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the panhandle and is home to an International Paper Mill operation. It is 15 miles (25 km) north of Pensacola at the narrowest part of the County lying on US Hwy 29.
The longest stretch is about 290.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 340 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.47 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.
Yes — we found about 62 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Cantonment, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 62 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 275.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.4 hours each way, a round trip means 24.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cantonment, FL before the return drive.
