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Trip from Miramar, FL to Orange City, 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
4h 44m
Distance
250.8 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miramar, FL
Arian Fernandez
Orange City, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Miramar to Orange City covers 250.8 miles of Florida landscape, typically requiring about 4 hours and 44 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because the route relies on local roads like Tropicana Street, West Arcadia Drive, and Pembroke Road rather than interstates, you should plan for a full day of travel. Budget approximately $42 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. This trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a steady pace as you navigate through the heart of the state, moving from the southern regions up toward Orange City.
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
125.4 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 119.8 mi | 2h 8m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.5 mi | 1h 53m |
| State Road 44 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| East New York Avenue | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| I 4 | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Graves Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 62nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 119.8 mi, about 2h 8m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 41 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,316 veh/hr typical · worst 4,080
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
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 Orange City, 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
120 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 249
Toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto FL 44
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 44
18
Continue on FL 44
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East New York Avenue
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 West: Sanford
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 4
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 114
Toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto FL 472
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Road 472
Use the right lane.
23
Turn sharp left onto CR 4101
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kentucky Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 4145
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Graves Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
CR 4145
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, aim for an early morning departure to navigate the local traffic patterns before they peak. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $42 fuel budget in mind as you manage your vehicle's range. Since this is a local road-intensive drive, stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes that aren't present on typical highway routes. Take advantage of the flexibility offered by this 4-hour and 44-minute drive by keeping your schedule open for potential detours or necessary rest breaks. A key tip for this specific trip is to prioritize your GPS navigation settings for local roads to ensure you don't miss any critical turns on Pembroke Road or West Arcadia Drive.
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 125.4 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.8 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange City, 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 250.8 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 119.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.4 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 119.8 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
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
50341
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
50382
0.4 mi from route
50342
0.5 mi from route
Riverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteStuart Heritage Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Early stretch
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Stuart, Florida
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+17722204600
Visit websiteTaylor Park Rockledge
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Later in the drive, ~10 min detour
Final third
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Rockledge, Florida
+13216331874
Visit websiteC. Green’s haunted history museum
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Cassadaga, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13862283315
Visit websiteOld Fort Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Halfway reset
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Fort Pierce, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+17724673000
Visit websiteIngalls Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 247.2 — 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
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
227.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 249
Toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
8
247.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
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 114
Toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.97 one way
$75.93 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $41.66 | $83.32 |
| premium | $4.55 | $44.93 | $89.85 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $47.36 | $94.71 |
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
$38
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.33 | $12.04 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.11 | $16.05 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 13 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Orange City, FL
Late night in Orange City on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
26% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 207.5
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of surface streets that offer a much different experience than a high-speed interstate commute. Because you are avoiding major highways, the road surface and traffic patterns will shift frequently as you transition between local thoroughfares. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a constant, evolving driving environment throughout the entire 250.8-mile journey. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over sustained cruising speeds.
90% 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: 119.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 250.8 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 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
53 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
67 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
53 ft
~125.4 mi in
Elevation Range
49 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.
Between Miramar, FL and Orange City, FL, road signs point toward Vero Beach and New Smyrna Beach.
Vero Beach
105.8 mi in
|
~2h 2m
New Smyrna Beach
227.1 mi in
|
~4h 14m
About the Cities
Starting in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Arriving in Orange City, FL
Full guide →Founded 1882
Orange City is a city in Volusia County, Florida.
Top landmarks
- • Seth French House — historic house in Florida, United States
- • Orange City Colored School — School in Orange City, Florida, US (1927–1969)
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 4h 44m. Total distance: 250.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 119.8 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 17 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 Orange City, 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 17 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 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Orange City, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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