Origin
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Late night in Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
76.4 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Palm Beach Gardens to Miami is a straightforward 76.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because this trip is entirely contained within Florida, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly commute between the two regions. You will primarily utilize Florida's Turnpike and I-95 to navigate the corridor. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick getaway, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, serving as a direct link between these two major hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 61.9 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Ryder Cup Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Championship Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Jog Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| General Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Diamond Head Way
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
Diamond Head Way
2
Turn left onto Monterey Boulevard
441 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monterey Boulevard
3
Turn right onto General Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
General Drive
4
Turn left onto Championship Drive
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
Championship Drive
5
Continue on Championship Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Championship Drive
6
Turn left onto Ryder Cup Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ryder Cup Boulevard
7
Continue on North Jog Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jog Road
8
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
62 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 37-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 76.4-mile route, you can complete the drive in one efficient push. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you hit the Turnpike, as keeping your tank topped off will help you stick to your $13 estimated budget. Because the majority of this drive is on high-speed highways, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your travel time stays as close to the estimate as possible. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks based on your personal comfort rather than necessity.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 61.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, 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 61.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 75.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
6
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
8
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
6
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.16 one way
$24.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Florida's Turnpike
(61.9 mi)
$4.33
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
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Miami, FL
Late night in Miami on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
8 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
1h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 76.4
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will quickly transition onto Florida's Turnpike, where you can settle in for a long, uninterrupted stretch of 61.9 miles. While the route begins with local navigation via Ryder Cup Boulevard, the experience is defined by the consistent pace of the interstate system. Don't expect winding backroads here; instead, anticipate a focused, high-speed transit that links the northern suburbs directly into the urban core of Miami. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over scenic detours.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.33 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 Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miami, FL before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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