Miami to Florida Ridge is 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Florida's Turnpike and I 95, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the Miami region north towards the interior. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's easy to manage for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a quick way to cover the distance if you're looking for efficiency.
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
67.2 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
108.1 mi
2h
I 95
9.8 mi
12m
North Kings Highway
5.1 mi
7m
US Highway 1
2.8 mi
4m
Turnpike Feeder Road
2.7 mi
4m
South Kings Highway
2.4 mi
3m
9th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
1m
7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 108.1 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Florida Ridge, 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
108 mi·2 hr·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713
2.4 mi·3 min·South Kings Highway
11
Continue on FL 713
5.1 mi·7 min·North Kings Highway
12
Continue on FL 713
2.7 mi·4 min·Turnpike Feeder Road
13
Turn left onto US 1
2.8 mi·4 min·US Highway 1
14
Turn left onto CR 606
0.7 mi·1 min·9th Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi·1 min·7th Road Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
7th Road Southwest
Trip Plan
With a drive of just under 3 hours, you have a lot of flexibility for when you depart Miami. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic. Since this is a single-day trip, plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point or just before you get off the main turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 100 miles, so topping off before that section is a good idea.
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 67.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florida Ridge, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miami, FL
This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Miami, 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 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 119.8 — 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
Take the ramp toward I 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95
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
6
2.7 mi into trip|~4m 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.
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
8
119.8 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.41 one way
$42.82 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.29
$46.58
premium
$4.72
$25.01
$50.02
diesel
$5.61
$29.70
$59.39
Estimated Tolls: $7.76
Florida's Turnpike
(108.1 mi)$7.57
Turnpike Feeder Road
(2.7 mi)$0.19
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
$21
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.12
$6.46
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.77
$5.38
EV Truck/SUV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
Miami, FL
Late night
in Miami on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Florida Ridge, FL
Late night
in Florida Ridge on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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
2h 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly on highways, with 92% of the drive taking place on them. You'll experience a long stretch of 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating a sustained period of highway cruising. The transition to surface roads, like North Kings Highway, will occur later in the drive. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate these major arteries.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.1 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 134.5 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 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miami, FL and Florida Ridge, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike and Vero Beach.
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 41m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.76 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 Florida Ridge, 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Florida Ridge, FL before heading back.
