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Trip from Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
157.5 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Melbourne, FL
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Trip Overview
Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL is 157.5 miles and takes about 3 hours 2 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving north from the South Florida region. Given the relatively short duration and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive well-suited for a single day. Plan for about 95% of your travel on major highways, making it a quick connection between these two points.
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
78.8 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.5 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 95 | 46.9 mi | 50m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 62nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Okeechobee Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Palm Bay Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 102.5 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and West Melbourne, 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
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 516
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Palm Bay Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Henry Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Henry Avenue
Trip Plan
Leaving Miramar before rush hour, ideally between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, will help you avoid the heaviest traffic. With a drive time of just over 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stop. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 102.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so consider refueling before you hit that segment if your tank is low. Given the $25 fuel estimate, this is an economical trip to consider for a spontaneous day trip or a quick move north.
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 78.8 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.5 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.8 miles or 1h 32m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Melbourne, 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 157.5 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 102.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.8 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 102.5 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
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
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
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
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteJoseph C. Carter Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
First break
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+19548285411
Visit websiteStuart Heritage Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Halfway reset
4.2 mi from route
~11 min detour
Stuart, Florida
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+17722204600
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 154.3 — 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
154.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
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 176
Toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.07 one way
$50.14 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $29.29 | $58.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
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
$25
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.54 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.05 | $10.08 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Melbourne, FL
Late night in West Melbourne on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
19 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
3h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with these highways accounting for 95% of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 102.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Once you transition off the Turnpike and onto I-95, expect a high volume of exits and traffic as you approach and travel through more populated areas, especially as you get closer to West Melbourne.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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 17 significant decision points across 157.5 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.
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 West Melbourne, 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 3h 2m. Total distance: 157.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 12 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 West Melbourne, 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 12 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at West Melbourne, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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