Wallace, FL to Miami, FL is 664.9 miles and takes about 12h 15m via Berryhill Road, Berryhill Street, and W Willing Street, with a fuel budget near $106 and an overnight recommendation. This trip spans the length of Florida, taking you from the state's western side to its bustling southern tip. Given the 12-hour drive time, splitting this into two days is a practical approach to avoid fatigue. You'll navigate through a variety of Florida landscapes, making this a solid choice if you're looking for a straightforward, long-distance drive across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
332.4 miles from Wallace, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 9m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
264.2 mi
4h 43m
Florida's Turnpike
264.2 mi
4h 46m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
I 95
9 mi
11m
Berryhill Road
8.7 mi
16m
Caroline Street
4.1 mi
6m
Chumuckla Highway
2.2 mi
3m
FL 87
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 264.2 mi, about 4h 43m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,233 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,761
Quietest
2 AM
~150 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallace, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on CR 197
2.2 mi·3 min·Chumuckla Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 184A
8.7 mi·16 min·Berryhill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Berryhill Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Berryhill Street
4
Continue on Willing Street
472 ft·23 sec·Willing Street
5
Turn left onto US 90; FL 87
4.1 mi·6 min·Caroline Street
6
Turn right onto FL 87
1.3 mi·2 min·FL 87
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
Merge onto I 10
264 mi·4 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi·4 hr 46 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 664.9-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop to make the 12-hour journey more manageable. Departing early in the morning on your first day will allow you to cover a good portion of the distance. With two recommended stops, consider breaking the trip roughly in half. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $106, and ensure you have enough to reach your planned overnight location. Since this route is entirely on surface roads, be prepared for potentially slower speeds and more frequent stops at traffic lights and intersections, especially as you approach Miami.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 332.4 miles from Wallace, FL, or about 6h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 146 miles or 2h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 332.4 miles or 6h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 332.4 miles or 6h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wallace, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wallace, FL
Aim for roughly 332 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miami, FL
Aim for roughly 332 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 miles from Wallace, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 264.2 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 389 and 664.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
389 mi into trip|~7h 10m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
653.5 mi into trip|~11h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
654.4 mi into trip|~11h 59m 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
663.5 mi into trip|~12h 11m 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
6
664.4 mi into trip|~12h 13m in|North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$106.91 one way
$213.82 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg233 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$116.28
$232.56
premium
$4.78
$125.07
$250.15
diesel
$6.18
$161.75
$323.50
Estimated Tolls: $18.49
Florida's Turnpike
(264.2 mi)$18.49
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
$107
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$255–$365
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 232.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
199.5
2
$69.81
$31.92
Efficient EV
166.2
1
$58.18
$26.60
EV Truck/SUV
266
3
$93.09
$42.55
Gas CO2
233 kg
EV CO2
78 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Wallace, FL
Morning
in Wallace on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
N 20 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 9:21PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 9:20PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning
in Miami on Saturday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 3 to 8 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 9:21PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 9:20PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
12h 15m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 664.9
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves a significant portion on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. The longest stretch is not specified, but expect to be on Berryhill Road, Berryhill Street, and W Willing Street for the entirety of the 664.9 miles. With 12 hours and 15 minutes of estimated driving time, this means you'll experience continuous surface road travel, potentially with frequent intersections and varying speed limits throughout your drive. This isn't a highway cruise; it's more akin to navigating through towns and rural areas for the entire duration.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 389 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 664.9 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 389 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 653.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 654.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
201 ft6 ft
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
332 ft
Highest Point
201 ft
~190.7 mi in
Elevation Range
195 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wallace, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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
The longest stretch is about 264.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 332 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.49 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 60 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 Miami, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 60 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 389 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 653.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 654.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.3 hours each way, a round trip means 24.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami, FL before the return drive.
