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Trip from Palm Coast, FL to Miramar, FL

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

Drive Time

5h 5m

Distance

270.7 mi

436 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 52m ★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m

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

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Palm Coast, FL

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Trip Overview

This 270.7-mile drive from Palm Coast, Florida, to Miramar, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 5 minutes. Your journey will primarily utilize I-95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a brief section on Florida Park Drive North, ensuring a 97% highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, this route offers a straightforward path through Florida. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 159.6 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. It's a practical option for those looking to cover distance efficiently within the state.

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

135.4 miles from Palm Coast, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 159.6 mi 2h 51m
Florida's Turnpike 102.2 mi 1h 52m
Florida Park Drive North 1.8 mi 4m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue 1 mi 2m
Palm Coast Parkway West 0.9 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Palm Harbor Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 159.6 mi, about 2h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Coast, FL and Miramar, FL.

1

Start on Collingwood Lane

64 ft · 7 sec · Collingwood Lane
2

Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

213 ft · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive
3

Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway
4

Turn left onto Florida Park Drive North

1.8 mi · 4 min · Florida Park Drive North
5

Turn right onto Palm Coast Parkway West

0.9 mi · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway West
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7

Merge onto I 95

160 mi · 2 hr 51 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto SR 820

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
16

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto SR 824

444 ft · 19 sec · Pembroke Road
18

Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
19

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
20

Turn left onto Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive
21

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 270.7-mile trip, starting early is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach South Florida. Given the 97% highway profile and a longest stretch of 159.6 miles, plan for one substantial stop about halfway through your drive to stretch and refuel. The estimated fuel cost is $43, so ensure your tank is full before departing Palm Coast. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility, but being mindful of the long highway stretches on I-95 will help you manage your energy. Keep an eye out for potential construction zones as you near Miramar.

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 135.4 miles from Palm Coast, FL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.6 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 60 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.4 miles or 2h 30m 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 6m

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 Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast, FL

This is one driving day of about 270.7 miles and 5h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Palm Coast, 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 159.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

135 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

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.4 miles from Palm Coast, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 174

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Bulow Creek State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.3

Ormond Beach, Florida

+13866764050

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 96.7

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 270.7

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 163.5 and 269 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
163.5 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

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 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
164 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
164.8 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

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

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
267.5 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
269 mi into trip | ~5h in | Southwest 72nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.09 one way

$86.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $46.87 $93.74
premium $4.72 $50.34 $100.67
diesel $5.61 $59.77 $119.53

Estimated Tolls: $7.16

Florida's Turnpike (102.2 mi) $7.16

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

$43

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.2 1 $28.42 $12.99
Efficient EV 67.7 0 $23.69 $10.83
EV Truck/SUV 108.3 1 $37.90 $17.32

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Palm Coast, FL

Late night in Palm Coast on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Late night in Miramar on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 5m 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

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 ~24 min detour $25 near mile 65.3
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour $15
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 97% of the 270.7 miles on major interstates like I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of your 5-hour journey. The most significant uninterrupted segment is a 159.6-mile stretch on I-95, so settle in for a long run on this particular road. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of Florida Park Drive North offers a brief change of scenery before you rejoin the main thoroughfares. The drive progresses with minimal deviations from high-speed travel.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 159.6 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 163.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 270.7 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 163.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.8 miles: 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.

Between Palm Coast, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

163.5 mi in | ~3h

Miami

164.8 mi in | ~3h 3m

Florida's Turnpike South

164.8 mi in | ~3h 3m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 5h 5m. Total distance: 270.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 159.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.16 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.

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: at 163.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 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.

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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