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Trip from Miami, FL to Melrose Park, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Downtown Melrose Park, FL, FL

Melrose Park, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 25.7-mile drive from Miami to Melrose Park in Florida is perfectly suited for a day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes. You'll primarily navigate major roadways like I-95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a significant portion of the journey on these highways. Given its short length and estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is an efficient way to travel within the state. It's a practical option for anyone needing to get from point A to point B without extensive travel time or significant expense.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 9.8 mi 12m
Florida's Turnpike 9.2 mi 10m
South State Road 7 2.7 mi 4m
Davie Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Orange Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Indiana Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Southwest 35th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East Campus Circle <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 9.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Melrose Park, 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 95 Use the slight right lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North Use 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 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use 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

9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 53 Toward SR 818: Griffin Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on this road

269 ft · 8 sec · this road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn right onto Orange Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Orange Drive
Use the right lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 441

2.7 mi · 4 min · South State Road 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto SR 736

0.5 mi · 1 min · Davie Boulevard
14

Turn left onto Southwest 35th Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southwest 35th Avenue
15

Continue on Indiana Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
16

At end of road, turn right onto East Campus Circle

514 ft · 22 sec · East Campus Circle
17

Turn left onto Capri Drive

193 ft · 6 sec · Capri Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Capri Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21 — 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
7
21 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53 Toward SR 818: Griffin Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.09 one way

$8.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.45 $8.90
premium $4.72 $4.78 $9.56
diesel $5.61 $5.67 $11.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.65

Florida's Turnpike (9.2 mi) $0.65

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 14, 2026

Origin

Miami, FL

Late night in Miami on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

E 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Melrose Park, FL

Late night in Melrose Park on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 25.7-mile trip, with 74% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While the route is predominantly fast-paced highway driving, you will also transition onto South State Road 7, introducing a change in scenery and speed. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of interstate travel and the character of a state road.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

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.

On the drive from Miami, FL to Melrose Park, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.

Florida's Turnpike

11.3 mi in | ~15m

About the Cities

Starting in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

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

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 37m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.65 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 Melrose Park, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melrose Park, FL before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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