Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
125.6 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
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Taylor Creek, FL
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Miami to Taylor Creek is 125.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 41 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the southern part of the state towards the Lake Okeechobee region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you approach your destination. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a single day trip without feeling rushed.
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
62.8 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 61.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Southwest Warfield Boulevard | 27.3 mi | 36m |
| Bee Line Highway | 18.3 mi | 23m |
| I 95 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| US 98 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 86th Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 38th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 39th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Taylor Creek, FL.
Start on North Miami Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn left onto North Jog Road
Turn right onto FL 710
Continue on FL 710
Turn left onto CR 15A
At end of road, turn right onto US 98; US 441
Turn right onto Southeast 38th Avenue
Turn right onto Southeast 39th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 28th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 38th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 2 hour 41 minute drive time, leaving Miami in the morning allows ample time to reach Taylor Creek without feeling pressed. You'll encounter one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially as you transition off the main turnpike, as services might be less frequent on the subsequent surface roads.
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.
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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor Creek, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Miami, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 125.6 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Miami, 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 61.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 73.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$19.42 one way
$38.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $21.27 | $42.55 |
| premium | $4.63 | $22.88 | $45.75 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
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
$19
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Miami on Friday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Taylor Creek on Friday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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.
About 60% of this drive is on highways. You'll have a continuous stretch of 61.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to other roads. Be prepared for a change in scenery and driving pace as you move from the faster highway to Southwest Warfield Boulevard and then Bee Line Highway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 125.6 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
57 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
33 ft
~107.7 mi in
Elevation Range
27 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Taylor Creek, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.
Florida's Turnpike
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 125.6 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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