Spanning 625.7 miles from the Gulf Coast to the Miami metropolitan area, this trip across Florida takes approximately 11 hours and 34 minutes of pure drive time. Because of the length, it is best to plan for two days on the road rather than pushing through in a single day. You will spend the vast majority of your journey navigating major arteries, specifically I-10, I-75, and Florida’s Turnpike. Budget around $105 for fuel to cover the distance between Miramar Beach and Hialeah. By splitting the trip into two, you can navigate the transition from the Panhandle to South Florida without exhausting yourself behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
312.8 miles from Miramar Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
262 mi
4h 44m
I 10
211 mi
3h 46m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi
30m
Emerald Coast Parkway West
10.2 mi
15m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 262 mi, about 4h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on this road
114 ft·10 sec·this road
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Turn right
279 ft·25 sec
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Turn right
96 ft·8 sec
4
Turn right onto CR 2378
0.7 mi·1 min·Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto US 98
10 mi·15 min·Emerald Coast Parkway West
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Turn left onto US 331
24 mi·30 min·US Highway 331 South
Use the straight lane.
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
211 mi·3 hr 46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
262 mi·4 hr 44 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
14
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Given the 11-hour and 34-minute duration, prioritize an early morning departure to avoid the worst of the traffic as you approach the Hialeah area. Factor in at least three planned stops to break up the monotony of the long interstate stretches. Since you are looking at a two-day itinerary, aim to find a midpoint hotel that allows you to tackle the final leg of your journey with fresh eyes. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during the 262-mile stretch on the Turnpike, as steady highway speeds can impact your consumption. Planning your refueling stops in advance will help keep your total costs near the $105 estimate.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 312.8 miles from Miramar Beach, FL, or about 5h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 138 miles or 2h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 312.8 miles or 5h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 312.8 miles or 5h 47m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miramar Beach, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramar Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 138 miles from Miramar Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 262 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 615.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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10.9 mi into trip|~18m in|US 331 / US Highway 331 South
Turn left onto US 331 / US Highway 331 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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353.7 mi into trip|~6h 31m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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615.7 mi into trip|~11h 15m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
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 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.59 one way
$199.19 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg219 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$108.34
$216.68
premium
$4.72
$116.35
$232.69
diesel
$5.61
$138.15
$276.29
Estimated Tolls: $18.34
Florida's Turnpike
(262 mi)$18.34
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
$100
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 218.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
187.7
2
$65.70
$30.03
Efficient EV
156.4
1
$54.75
$25.03
EV Truck/SUV
250.3
3
$87.60
$40.04
Gas CO2
219 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 Jun 21, 2022
Origin
Miramar Beach, FL
Evening
in Miramar Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Night
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 625.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient journey, as 98% of your time will be spent cruising on high-speed highways. The route is dominated by a major interstate and turnpike system, offering a straightforward, no-nonsense path across the state. Your longest uninterrupted stint occurs on Florida’s Turnpike, where you will cover 262 miles of pavement. This is a classic long-distance drive characterized by consistent speeds and a focus on making steady progress toward your destination. While the terrain remains relatively flat, the sheer volume of highway miles means you should prepare for a focused, interstate-heavy experience.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 625.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 331 / US Highway 331 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
203 ft7 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
357 ft
Highest Point
203 ft
~134.1 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
353.7 mi in|~6h 31m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
353.7 mi in|~6h 31m|via Florida's Turnpike
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 313 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.34 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Hialeah, 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 331 / US Highway 331 South): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.6 hours each way, a round trip means 23.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hialeah, FL before the return drive.
