Origin
Sanford, FL
Late night in Sanford on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sanford, 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
4h 27m
Distance
229.8 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sanford, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 229.8-mile drive from Sanford, FL to Miramar, FL takes approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 96% of the drive on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. Budget around $37 for fuel, and plan for at least one stop along the way. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. This is a straightforward, efficient journey through Florida, ideal for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
114.9 miles from Sanford, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.2 mi | 1h 52m |
| I 95 | 93.9 mi | 1h 40m |
| FL 46 | 23.5 mi | 32m |
| East 25th Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sanford Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Okeechobee Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 102.2 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on US 17; US 92; FL 46
90 ft
·
5 sec
·
French Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 415
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 13th Street
3
Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Avenue
4
Turn left onto FL 46
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East 25th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FL 46
23 mi
·
32 min
·
FL 46
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
Merge onto I 95
94 mi
·
1 hr 40 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
Since this is a feasible one-day trip of under 5 hours, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid some of the heavier traffic common on Florida's major highways. With a fuel cost estimate of $37, fill up before you leave Sanford to ensure you have plenty for the 229.8-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 102.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services might be more spaced out. One stop should be sufficient for this drive, but be mindful of rest area locations.
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 114.9 miles from Sanford, FL, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.2 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 51 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 14m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sanford, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sanford, FL
This is one driving day of about 229.8 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Sanford, 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 102.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.9 miles from Sanford, 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 102.2 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 122.6 and 228.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
122.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
123.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
123.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
226.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m 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
228.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 21m in
|
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.58 one way
$73.16 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| premium | $4.72 | $42.73 | $85.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.74 | $101.47 |
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
$37
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.13 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.71 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
4h 27m 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
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$25
near mile 31.7
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 highway-focused experience for most of this 229.8-mile journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates and turnpikes. The primary arteries for this trip are Florida's Turnpike and I-95. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so be prepared for consistent driving. While it's largely an efficient transit, the landscape will transition as you move south through Florida. This drive is about covering distance effectively rather than exploring winding backroads.
96% 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: 102.2 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 122.6 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 18 significant decision points across 229.8 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 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sanford, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
122.6 mi in
|
~2h 22m
Miami
123.9 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Florida's Turnpike South
123.9 mi in
|
~2h 25m
About the Cities
Starting in Sanford, FL
Full guide →Sanford is a city of 61,000 people (2020) in Seminole County on the northern side of Greater Orlando, known as the "Historic Waterfront Gateway City". Sanford is home to Seminole State College of Florida and the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Its downtown attracts tourists with shops, restaurants, a marina, and a lakefront walking trail.
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 4h 27m. Total distance: 229.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Miramar, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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