Traveling from Miramar to Okeechobee County covers a distance of 128.3 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Since this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the trip, making it a manageable excursion. The path takes you from the urban sprawl of South Florida into the more rural, inland landscapes of the Okeechobee region. Because of the duration and distance, this is a straightforward trek that serves as a practical connection between these two areas. Plan on keeping one stop in your itinerary to break up the drive comfortably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
56.3 mi
1h 4m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
33.1 mi
44m
Bee Line Highway
18.3 mi
23m
US 441
8.4 mi
11m
Northwest 160th Street
4.4 mi
6m
FL 70
1.8 mi
3m
Parrott Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Pembroke Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Okeechobee County, FL.
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Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
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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
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 107Toward FL 710: Beeline HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on this road
500 ft·14 sec·this road
Toward FL 710
12
Turn left onto North Jog Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Jog Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
13
Turn right onto FL 710
18 mi·23 min·Bee Line Highway
14
Continue on FL 710
33 mi·44 min·Southwest Warfield Boulevard
15
Merge onto FL 70
1.8 mi·3 min·FL 70
16
Turn right onto US 441
1.7 mi·3 min·Parrott Avenue
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Continue on US 441
8.4 mi·11 min·US 441
18
Turn left onto CR 68
4.4 mi·6 min·Northwest 160th Street
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Arrive at destination
CR 68
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 48-minute journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours in the Miramar area. With only one recommended stop, pace yourself by planning a break right after you finish the 56.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is around $21, so check your tank levels before hitting the road to ensure you don't need to hunt for gas during the rural segments. Since the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave early or late depending on your preference. A helpful tip is to keep a close eye on your GPS once you transition to the Bee Line Highway, as the road conditions and surroundings will feel quite different from the turnpike.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okeechobee County, 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 128.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 56.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 59.6 — 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
5
3.3 mi into trip|~8m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 107
Toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.42 one way
$40.84 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$22.22
$44.43
premium
$4.72
$23.86
$47.71
diesel
$5.61
$28.33
$56.65
Estimated Tolls: $3.94
Florida's Turnpike
(56.3 mi)$3.94
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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.47
$6.16
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
EV Truck/SUV
51.3
0
$17.96
$8.21
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night
in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Okeechobee County, FL
Late night
in Okeechobee County on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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.
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
9 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
2h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from high-speed corridors to more localized routes. You will spend roughly 52% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 56.3 miles along Florida's Turnpike. After navigating the initial interstate portion, the experience shifts as you transition onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard and Bee Line Highway. Expect the road personality to change from a fast, multi-lane grind to a more varied pace as you head toward your destination. Staying focused is key during the turnpike segment, but the latter half of the drive provides a different rhythm as you move off the major thoroughfares.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Arcadia 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 128.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.94 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.
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 Okeechobee County, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Okeechobee County, FL before heading back.
