Origin
Royal Palm Estates, FL
Morning in Royal Palm Estates on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Royal Palm Estates, 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 26m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Royal Palm Estates, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
This 69-mile journey from Royal Palm Estates to Miami, FL, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Wallis Road, Papaya Road, and Caroline Drive, with no highway driving involved. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this short trip is very budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's a perfect candidate for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 53.5 mi | 1h |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Southern Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pike Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Caroline Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wallis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 53.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Palm Estates, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Tall Pines Road
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tall Pines Road
2
Turn right onto Wallis Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Wallis Road
3
Continue on Papaya Road
386 ft
·
22 sec
·
Papaya Road
4
Turn left onto Caroline Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Caroline Drive
5
Turn right onto US 98; FL 80
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Pike Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pike Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
247 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
53 mi
·
1 hr
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Royal Palm Estates, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard
Turn right onto US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Pike Road
Turn right onto Pike Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
7
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$10.94 one way
$21.87 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.74
Florida's Turnpike
(53.5 mi)
$3.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Miami on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
E 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as evidenced by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, with the longest segment likely being quite short. The road personality is that of a typical urban or suburban navigation, requiring your attention for frequent directional changes. As you progress from Royal Palm Estates towards Miami, the landscape will gradually transition through various local road networks, offering a continuous, albeit busy, driving experience.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.5 miles in near US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.5 miles (US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Pike Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: 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 26m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.74 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 0.5 miles (US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Pike Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: 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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