Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
257.3 mi
414 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miramar, FL
Arian Fernandez
Fruitland Park, FL
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Miramar, FL to Fruitland Park, FL is 257.3 miles and takes about 4h 56m via Florida's Turnpike and US 27, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, heading north from the South Florida region towards Central Florida. Given that it's mostly highway driving and can be completed in under five hours, it's a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the Turnpike, making it a predictable and efficient way to cover the distance.
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
128.7 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 235.3 mi | 4h 16m |
| US 27 | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| Citrus Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 62nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 14th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Miller Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Fruitland Park, FL.
Start on Bahama Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
Turn right onto SR 824
Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue
Turn left onto SR 820
Turn left
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Turn left onto US 27; US 441
Continue on US 27; US 441
Turn left onto CR 466A
Continue on CR 466A
Arrive at destination
For this 257.3-mile drive, leaving Miramar, FL in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since the trip is under five hours and primarily highway, one stop is likely sufficient for fuel and a quick break, possibly around the halfway point or before transitioning off the Turnpike. The longest stretch is a significant 235.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on this segment. Budgeting around $39 for fuel is a good estimate for this route.
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.
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 57 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 25m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fruitland Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 257.3 miles and 4h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.7 miles from Miramar, 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 235.3 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 0.5 and 238.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$39.79 one way
$79.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $43.58 | $87.16 |
| premium | $4.63 | $46.86 | $93.72 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $56.72 | $113.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.47
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
$40
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.02 | $12.35 |
| Efficient EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.02 | $16.47 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Fruitland Park on Thursday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
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.
This drive is primarily a highway experience, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 235.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating a consistent cruising experience for most of the trip. After this extended highway segment, the route transitions to US 27 and then Citrus Boulevard, which will feel like a shift from high-speed travel to more local road conditions. Expect frequent exits on the Turnpike before reaching the more open cruising on US 27.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Arcadia Drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 257.3 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 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
162 ft
Total Descent
56 ft
Highest Point
124 ft
~220.6 mi in
Elevation Range
119 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miramar, FL to Fruitland Park, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tavares along the way.
Tavares
Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Fruitland Park is in Lake County, Florida. The city had a population of 10,000 in 2018, rapidly growing from a population of 4,000 in the 2010 census.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 257.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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