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Trip from Miramar, FL to Fruit Cove, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
318.8 mi
513 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miramar, FL
Arian Fernandez
Fruit Cove, FL
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
Miramar, FL to Fruit Cove, FL is 318.8 miles and takes about 6h 3m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the northeastern region. The profile is mostly highway, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity. With a single recommended day and a straightforward route, this is a good option for a quick trip up the state.
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
159.4 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 199.9 mi | 3h 34m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.5 mi | 1h 53m |
| Race Track Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Russell Sampson Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Saint Johns Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fruit Cove Road North | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 62nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 199.9 mi, about 3h 34m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 53 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,082 veh/hr typical · worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~248 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Miramar, FL and Fruit Cove, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
3
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 824
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pembroke Road
5
Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 62nd Avenue
6
Turn left onto SR 820
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
12
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
200 mi
·
3 hr 34 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 329
Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 210
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
CR 210
18
Turn right onto Russell Sampson Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Russell Sampson Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
Russell Sampson Road
20
Continue on Russell Sampson Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Russell Sampson Road
21
Turn right onto CR 2209
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Johns Parkway
22
At end of road, turn left onto Race Track Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Race Track Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Fruit Cove Road North
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Fruit Cove Road North
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Oakvale Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakvale Road
25
Arrive at destination
Oakvale Road
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure from Miramar to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since this is a one-day drive, aim to complete it in a single stretch, but be aware of the 199.9-mile segment on I 95 where services might be less frequent. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before that long highway stretch, and budget around $55 for gas. The Florida Turnpike can have tolls, so have a payment method ready.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.4 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.9 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 70 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.4 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fruit Cove, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Miramar, 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 Miramar, FL
This is one driving day of about 318.8 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Miramar, 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 I 95 for about 199.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.4 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 199.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
50381
0.1 mi from route
40392
0.1 mi from route
40391
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
50341
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
20331
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.3 mi from route
20332
0.4 mi from route
50382
0.4 mi from route
50342
0.5 mi from route
Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound
1.7 mi from route
Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 307.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
6
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
8
105.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
106.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
307.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
Take the exit toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
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 329
Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Sp...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.26 one way
$96.52 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $52.95 | $105.91 |
| premium | $4.55 | $57.11 | $114.22 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $60.20 | $120.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.17
Florida's Turnpike
(102.5 mi)
$7.17
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
$48
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.47 | $15.30 |
| Efficient EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.90 | $12.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.5 | 1 | $44.63 | $20.40 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 to 13 mph
59% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Fruit Cove, FL
Late night in Fruit Cove on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 7 to 10 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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
6 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 274.9
Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$15
near mile 296.9
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 208.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 95% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on the interstate. The longest stretch without exiting is 199.9 miles on I 95. You'll transition from highway to surface roads like Race Track Road towards the end of your trip. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 199.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 318.8 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 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
63 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
83 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
63 ft
~296.1 mi in
Elevation Range
58 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Miramar, FL to Fruit Cove, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Vero Beach
105.8 mi in
|
~2h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of 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 6h 3m. Total distance: 318.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 199.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.17 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 28 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 Fruit Cove, 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 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fruit Cove, FL before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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