This 223.9-mile drive from Pine Hills, FL to Miramar, FL is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike and the East-West Expressway, with the highway making up 98% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, this is a straightforward, highway-focused trip through Florida. It's a convenient route for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
111.9 miles from Pine Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
214.8 mi
3h 53m
East-West Expressway
3.1 mi
3m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.6 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1 mi
2m
Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Governors Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Balboa Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 214.8 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Hills, FL and Miramar, FL.
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Start on Balboa Drive
0.2 mi·33 sec·Balboa Drive
2
Turn left onto Governors Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Governors Avenue
3
Continue on FL 435
0.2 mi·15 sec·Kirkman Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West
5
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
3.1 mi·3 min·East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on FL 408 Toll
0.8 mi·53 sec·Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 408 Toll
0.8 mi·1 min·Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, MiamiUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
215 mi·3 hr 53 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi·2 min·Hollywood Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft·19 sec·Pembroke Road
13
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft·25 sec·West Arcadia Drive
14
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft·12 sec·Tropicana Street
15
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting early in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop and a $36 fuel estimate, planning around a single fuel and rest break is efficient. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is over 214 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so be sure to take advantage of any service areas along this section. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best, but early is usually key for a smoother journey.
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 111.9 miles from Pine Hills, FL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 214.8 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 49 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
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 Pine Hills, 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 Pine Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Pine Hills, 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 214.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 223.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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5 mi into trip|~7m in|FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
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220.7 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
222.2 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
223.4 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.89 one way
$67.79 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$37.19
$74.38
premium
$4.55
$40.11
$80.22
diesel
$4.80
$42.28
$84.55
Estimated Tolls: $15.04
Florida's Turnpike
(214.8 mi)$15.04
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
$34
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.59
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.35
$14.33
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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 18, 2026
Origin
Pine Hills, FL
Morning
in Pine Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Miramar, FL
Morning
in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 7 to 13 mph19% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience on this route, with 98% of your travel occurring on major roads. The majority of your miles, a continuous 214.8 miles, will be spent on Florida's Turnpike. This means consistent travel speeds and minimal interaction with local traffic for extended periods. The character of the drive is largely dictated by the efficiency of these main arteries, offering a direct path between your starting and ending points in Florida.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 214.8 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and East-West Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.1 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
114 ft5 ft
Total Climb
20 ft
Total Descent
130 ft
Highest Point
114 ft
Elevation Range
110 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 223.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 214.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $15.04 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 14 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 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Miramar, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
