Miami, FL to Williamsburg, FL is 224.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the central region. Given its mostly highway profile and single recommended day, it's a straightforward connection for many travelers. You'll likely find it a convenient way to cover this distance without needing an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.2 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
205.5 mi
3h 44m
I 95
9.8 mi
12m
John Young Parkway
2.5 mi
4m
Central Florida GreeneWay
1.2 mi
1m
Central Florida Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
Lazy Lake Drive
0.3 mi
1m
North Miami Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Leewind Way
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 205.5 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 19 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,207 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,073
Quietest
2 AM
~284 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
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 Williamsburg, 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
205 mi·3 hr 44 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 251Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney WorldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
1.2 mi·1 min·Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 10Toward CR 423: John Young ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward CR 423 North: John Young ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CR 423
2.5 mi·4 min·John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Central Florida Parkway
1.2 mi·2 min·Central Florida Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Leewind Way
288 ft·14 sec·Leewind Way
17
Turn right onto Lazy Lake Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Lazy Lake Drive
18
Turn left onto Lady Bug Place
278 ft·12 sec·Lady Bug Place
19
Arrive at destination
Lady Bug Place
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Miami early in the morning is a good idea to take advantage of lighter traffic. Since this is a single-day trip covering 224.3 miles, you can easily complete it in one go, but consider a brief stop for fuel or a stretch. The longest continuous driving segment is over 200 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $35, and ensure you have enough before embarking on that long stretch.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.5 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.2 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, 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 224.3 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 205.5 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 219.6 — 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
8
217.2 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
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 251
Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
217.5 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
7
219.6 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward CR 423: John Young Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward CR 423: John Young Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.70 one way
$71.41 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$38.92
$77.83
premium
$4.74
$41.88
$83.77
diesel
$5.35
$47.24
$94.49
Estimated Tolls: $14.38
Florida's Turnpike
(205.5 mi)$14.38
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
$36
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.3
0
$23.55
$10.77
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
EV Truck/SUV
89.7
1
$31.40
$14.36
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Miami, FL
Evening
in Miami on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 8 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Williamsburg, FL
Evening
in Williamsburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
WSW 5 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
11 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 almost entirely highway driving, with 98% of the trip on major roads. You'll spend a significant stretch, 205.5 miles, on Florida's Turnpike. Expect frequent exits and entrances as you navigate this mostly highway profile. The transition to surface streets for the final part of the drive will be noticeable as you approach Williamsburg.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 205.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.2 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 18 significant decision points across 224.3 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 217.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
74 ft11 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
15 ft
Highest Point
74 ft
~192.3 mi in
Elevation Range
63 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 Williamsburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 224.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 205.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.38 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 15 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 Williamsburg, 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. There are 15 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 217.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamsburg, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
