The Villages, FL to Miramar, FL is 268.4 miles and takes about 5h 5m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, primarily utilizing the Florida's Turnpike for its 268.4-mile stretch. Expect a straightforward drive, as 95% of the route is on the highway. This makes it a convenient option for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with ample time.
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
134.2 miles from The Villages, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
254.3 mi
4h 35m
Buena Vista Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
Morse Boulevard
2.2 mi
4m
Main Street
2 mi
3m
County Road 466A
1.9 mi
3m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue
1 mi
2m
South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 254.3 mi, about 4h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Villages, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·Morse Boulevard
2
Enter roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
178 ft·3 sec·Morse Boulevard
3
Continue on Morse Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Morse Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
218 ft·4 sec·Morse Boulevard
5
Continue on Morse Boulevard
0.2 mi·17 sec·Morse Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
34 ft·0 sec·Stillwater Trail
7
Continue on Stillwater Trail
0.4 mi·37 sec·Stillwater Trail
8
Enter roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
188 ft·3 sec·Stillwater Trail
9
Continue on Stillwater Trail
0.3 mi·49 sec·Stillwater Trail
10
Enter roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
313 ft·6 sec·Buena Vista Boulevard
11
Continue on Buena Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Buena Vista Boulevard
12
Enter roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
168 ft·3 sec·Buena Vista Boulevard
13
Continue on Buena Vista Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Buena Vista Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
181 ft·3 sec·Buena Vista Boulevard
15
Continue on Buena Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Buena Vista Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
157 ft·3 sec·South Buena Vista Boulevard
17
Continue on South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.4 mi·58 sec·South Buena Vista Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
189 ft·10 sec·South Buena Vista Boulevard
19
Continue on South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·South Buena Vista Boulevard
20
Turn right onto CR 466A
1.9 mi·3 min·County Road 466A
21
Continue on CR 466A
0.7 mi·1 min·Cleveland Avenue
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 301
2.0 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
24
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
254 mi·4 hr 35 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi·2 min·Hollywood Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft·19 sec·Pembroke Road
29
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft·25 sec·West Arcadia Drive
30
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft·12 sec·Tropicana Street
31
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
32
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
For this 5h 5m drive, consider an early morning departure from The Villages to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $42, ensure your tank is full before you leave. The route features a substantial 254.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, so plan for one primary stop for fuel and a break. Given it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing based on real-time traffic conditions.
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 134.2 miles from The Villages, FL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.3 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 59 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 8m
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 The Villages, 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 The Villages, FL
This is one driving day of about 268.4 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from The Villages, 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 254.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 268 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|Stillwater Trail
Enter roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8.6 mi into trip|~17m in|US 301 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 301 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
265.2 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
266.8 mi into trip|~5h in|Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
268 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.63 one way
$81.26 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$44.58
$89.16
premium
$4.55
$48.08
$96.16
diesel
$4.80
$50.68
$101.36
Estimated Tolls: $17.80
Florida's Turnpike
(254.3 mi)$17.80
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
$41
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.5
0
$28.18
$12.88
Efficient EV
67.1
0
$23.49
$10.74
EV Truck/SUV
107.4
1
$37.58
$17.18
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 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
The Villages, FL
Morning
in The Villages on Monday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Miramar, FL
Morning
in Miramar on Monday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 2 to 9 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
7 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway, with 95% of the 268.4 miles on highways like Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 254.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating minimal transitions to surface roads for most of the trip. Be prepared for frequent exits as you get closer to Miramar, given the dense population centers in South Florida.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 254.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Buena Vista Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Stillwater Trail.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Stillwater Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.6 miles (US 301 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 265.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The Villages is an active retirement community in sunny Inland Florida. With about 115,000 residents as of 2015, it is still growing and new homes are being built across three Florida counties: Lake, Sumter and Marion.
The longest stretch is about 254.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.80 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 15 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.
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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Stillwater Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.6 miles (US 301 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 265.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
