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Trip from Miami, FL to Royal Palm Estates, FL

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

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Downtown Royal Palm Estates, FL, FL

Royal Palm Estates, FL

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Trip Overview

This 67.9-mile drive from Miami to Royal Palm Estates in Florida is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-95 and SR 826 West, experiencing a route characterized by frequent turns rather than long highway stretches. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule and a relaxed pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95
I 95 North
SR 826 West
Florida's Turnpike
US 98
Southern Boulevard
Caroline Drive
Papaya Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 95 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Royal Palm Estates, FL.

1

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

472 ft · 11 sec · I 95
3

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North
4

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
5

Keep slight right

7.8 mi · 9 min
6

Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Florida's Turnpike
8

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

53 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Florida's Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Southern Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Southern Boulevard
11

Take the exit slight left

466 ft · 13 sec
12

Turn left onto Caroline Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Caroline Drive
13

Turn right onto Papaya Road

387 ft · 17 sec · Papaya Road
14

Continue on Wallis Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Wallis Road
15

Turn left onto Tall Pines Road

125 ft · 5 sec · Tall Pines Road
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plantation, FL

34 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

North Miami, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plantation, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.81 one way

$21.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.76 $23.51
premium $4.72 $12.63 $25.25
diesel $5.61 $14.99 $29.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Miami, FL

Morning in Miami on Sunday

Local time

6:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Royal Palm Estates, FL

Morning in Royal Palm Estates on Sunday

Local time

6:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

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

1h 24m 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?

Expect a highly 'turn-heavy local drive' on this 67.9-mile journey, with no percentage of the route on highways. This means you'll be navigating through various local roads and intersections frequently. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving, the constant need to make turns will keep you engaged. The road conditions will likely change as you move through different neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring your full attention throughout the 1 hour and 24-minute travel time.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Miami, FL to Royal Palm Estates, FL is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Royal Palm Estates, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Royal Palm Estates, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Royal Palm Estates, 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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