This 281.9-mile journey from New Port Richey to Miramar, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 91% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-75 and US Highway 19, including a notable crossing of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, this trip is a straightforward drive across Florida. It's a practical option for getting from the west coast of Florida to the southeast, fitting comfortably within a day without the need for an overnight stop. You'll experience a predominantly highway-focused profile for the entire trip.
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
141 miles from New Port Richey, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
209.3 mi
3h 44m
US Highway 19
24.5 mi
35m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi
15m
I 275
11.2 mi
14m
Port Everglades Expressway
5.4 mi
6m
South University Drive
4.6 mi
8m
US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi
6m
North University Drive
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Tennessee Avenue
113 ft·10 sec·Tennessee Avenue
2
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Grand Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Marine Parkway
0.4 mi·1 min·Marine Parkway
4
Turn left onto US 19
25 mi·35 min·US Highway 19
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi·6 min·US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19
0.6 mi·1 min·34th Street North
7
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
0.8 mi·1 min·54th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 275 SouthUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
10 mi·11 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·17 sec
11
Merge onto I 275; US 19
13 mi·15 min·Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi·2 min·I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
13
Merge onto I 75
28 mi·30 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi·3 hr 14 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
5.4 mi·6 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 5; 6Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University DriveUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 5Toward SR 84 EastUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto SR 84
1.6 mi·2 min·SR 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto SR 817
3.6 mi·6 min·South University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on SR 817
2.5 mi·4 min·North University Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on SR 817
1.0 mi·1 min·South University Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto SR 824
0.6 mi·1 min·Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Island Drive
24
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Miramar Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
91 ft·4 sec·Bahama Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 29-minute duration, starting your drive from New Port Richey in the morning is advisable to avoid the worst of potential traffic, especially as you approach the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed, but be aware of the 209.3-mile stretch on I-75; plan your refueling before you hit that long segment. The $47 fuel cost is an estimate, so keeping an eye on gas prices is always a good idea. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you depart, as extended periods on the interstate can be demanding on your car.
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 141 miles from New Port Richey, FL, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.3 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 62 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Port Richey, 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 New Port Richey, FL
This is one driving day of about 281.9 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from New Port Richey, 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 75 for about 209.3 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 271.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Grand Boulevard
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
25.7 mi into trip|~38m in|US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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265.9 mi into trip|~5h 2m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
271.3 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Driv...
9
271.5 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.87 one way
$89.74 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$48.81
$97.62
premium
$4.72
$52.42
$104.84
diesel
$5.61
$62.24
$124.48
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)$0.94
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
$45
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.6
1
$29.60
$13.53
Efficient EV
70.5
0
$24.67
$11.28
EV Truck/SUV
112.8
1
$39.47
$18.04
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 14, 2026
Origin
New Port Richey, FL
Morning
in New Port Richey on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Miramar, FL
Morning
in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 to 14 mph14% chanceLive 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
13 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
5h 29m 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.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 48.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 91% highway, meaning you'll be spending most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is an impressive 209.3 miles, primarily on I-75. This suggests a consistent pace for much of the journey. While primarily a highway-focused drive, the initial and final segments may involve navigating more local roads as you enter and exit the major interstates. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel across the state.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 209.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US Highway 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand Boulevard.
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 21 significant decision points across 281.9 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 (Grand Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 265.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from New Port Richey, FL to Miramar, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
New Port Richey, otherwise known as NPR, or New Port, is a city founded in 1924 that is full of restaurants, stores, and activities, in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 281.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 209.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.94 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Miramar, 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: near the start (Grand Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 265.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miramar, FL before the return drive.
