Miramar, FL to Ocoee, FL is 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 11m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the South Florida region northward towards Central Florida. Given that 97% of the route is highway, expect a fairly straightforward drive with minimal time on local roads. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a good option if you're looking to get to your destination efficiently.
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
111.7 miles from Miramar, 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
217.5 mi
3h 57m
Pembroke Road
1.2 mi
2m
South 62nd Avenue
1 mi
2m
Kissimmee Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Maguire Road
0.7 mi
1m
West Colonial Drive
0.5 mi
<1m
Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
1m
McKey Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 217.5 mi, about 3h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Ocoee, FL.
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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, OrlandoUse 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
217 mi·3 hr 57 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 267BToward FL 50: OcoeeUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward FL 50 East: OcoeeUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto FL 50
0.5 mi·51 sec·West Colonial Drive
13
Turn left onto Maguire Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Maguire Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Kissimmee Avenue
0.2 mi·17 sec·Kissimmee Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Kissimmee Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Kissimmee Avenue
16
Turn right onto McKey Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·McKey Street
17
Turn right onto Bluford Avenue
130 ft·9 sec·Bluford Avenue
18
Turn left
47 ft·3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest commuter rush. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $34, you have flexibility. The longest stretch is 217.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan your first break before you get too far into that segment. Keep an eye on the mile markers as you near Ocoee, as the highway portion concludes abruptly, leading you onto local streets for the final approach.
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 111.7 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.5 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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocoee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miramar, 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 Miramar, FL
This is one driving day of about 223.4 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 217.5 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 221.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|West Arcadia Drive
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
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
7
220.8 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Take the exit toward FL 50: Ocoee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267B
Toward FL 50: Ocoee
7
221.2 mi into trip|~4h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 50 East: Ocoee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 50 East: Ocoee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.55 one way
$69.10 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$37.84
$75.67
premium
$4.63
$40.69
$81.37
diesel
$5.60
$49.24
$98.49
Estimated Tolls: $15.22
Florida's Turnpike
(217.5 mi)$15.22
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
$35
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67
0
$23.46
$10.72
Efficient EV
55.9
0
$19.55
$8.94
EV Truck/SUV
89.4
1
$31.28
$14.30
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 Aug 11, 2026
Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning
in Miramar on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
E 3 to 12 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:44PM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:44PM EDT until August 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Ocoee, FL
Morning
in Ocoee on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:44PM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 12:44PM EDT until August 12 at 7:00PM 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
3 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
4h 11m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend nearly all your time on highways, with 97% of the 223.4-mile trip on high-speed roads. You'll cover a substantial 217.5 miles consecutively on Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll encounter a high density of exits and interchanges for much of the drive. The transition to surface roads will be brief, occurring only in the final miles as you approach Ocoee.
97% 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: 217.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Pembroke Road. 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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 223.4 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.
Ocoee is in the United States in the state of Tennessee. Ocoee's claim to fame is the fact that they were a venue for the 1996 Olympics hosted by Atlanta, GA.
Top landmarks
•Woman's Club of Ocoee — historic site in Ocoee, Florida, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 223.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 217.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $15.22 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 14 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 Ocoee, 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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Ocoee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
