Trip from Myrtle Grove, FL to Miami, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 22m

Distance

676.9 mi

1,089 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$102

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

12h 11m ★

6 AM

12h 22m

8 AM

12h 45m

10 AM

12h 30m

12 PM

12h 28m

3 PM

12h 31m

5 PM

12h 44m

8 PM

12h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Myrtle Grove, FL

Amber Costello

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

Myrtle Grove to Miami is 676.9 miles and takes about 12h 22m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $117 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive traverses the length of Florida, connecting the Panhandle to South Florida. It's a practical route primarily utilizing major interstates, making it efficient for covering significant distance. Given the 12-hour driving time, planning for an overnight stop is essential for a safe and comfortable trip. You'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained highways, so the focus is on covering ground.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

338.5 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	264.2 mi	4h 46m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
I 95	9 mi	11m
West Fairfield Drive	4.6 mi	8m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	3.3 mi	3m
Lillian Highway	1 mi	2m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,268 veh/hr typical · worst 1,774

Quietest

2 AM

~152 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

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 Myrtle Grove, FL and Miami, FL.

Start on this road

121 ft · 10 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right

52 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto FL 298

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway

Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto FL 727

3.8 mi · 7 min · West Fairfield Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 295

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Fairfield Drive

Turn right onto FL 291

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 110 North

Merge onto I 110

3.3 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95, US 441

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

This is a 2-day drive, so plan to break it up. Leaving early on your first day will allow you to cover a substantial portion, perhaps around 300-400 miles, and find an overnight stop. The longest stretch without a major break is over 280 miles on I 10, so be sure to fuel up before you get too low. Budgeting around $117 for fuel is a good estimate, but keep an eye on prices. Ensure you have enough water and snacks for the long stretches between services, especially on I 10.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 338.5 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL, or about 6h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 149 miles or 2h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 338.5 miles or 6h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 338.5 miles or 6h 10m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Myrtle Grove, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Myrtle Grove, FL

Aim for roughly 338 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Miami, FL

Aim for roughly 338 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 149 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

223 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

447 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Orlando, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

338 mi · about 6.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 338 miles or 6.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 149 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 338.5 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

1.7 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 675.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

9.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...

401.1 mi into trip | ~7h 17m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

666.4 mi into trip | ~12h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South

675.5 mi into trip | ~12h 18m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$102.47 one way

$204.94 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 237 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$112.43	$224.87
premium	$4.55	$121.26	$242.51
diesel	$4.80	$127.81	$255.62

Estimated Tolls: $18.49

Florida's Turnpike (264.2 mi) $18.49

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

$102

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$251–$361

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 236.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $71 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	203.1	2	$71.07	$32.49
Efficient EV	169.2	1	$59.23	$27.08
EV Truck/SUV	270.8	3	$94.77	$43.32

Gas CO2

237 kg

EV CO2

79 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Myrtle Grove, FL

Evening in Myrtle Grove on Saturday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Miami, FL

Night in Miami on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

12h 22m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom B/D Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 676.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is overwhelmingly a highway drive, with 98% of the route on main roads like I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. The transition to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only in the final 2% of your travel. Expect a steady flow of traffic and numerous exits along the major interstates.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 282.9 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 20 significant decision points across 676.9 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 401.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

171 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

267 ft

Total Descent

306 ft

Highest Point

171 ft

~339.3 mi in

Elevation Range

165 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Myrtle Grove, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

401.1 mi in | ~7h 17m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

401.1 mi in | ~7h 17m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Myrtle Grove, FL

Full guide →

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.

Top landmarks

• Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 282.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 338 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.49 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 61 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 Miami, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 61 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 12.4 hours each way, a round trip means 24.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami, FL before the return drive.

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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