Trip from West Park, FL to Miramar, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

323 mi

520 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 44m ★

6 AM

5h 57m

8 AM

6h 23m

10 AM

6h 6m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 7m

5 PM

6h 22m

8 PM

5h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Park, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Miramar, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

West Park, FL to Miramar, FL is 323 miles and takes about 5h 56m via Florida's Turnpike and I 75, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you through the same state for the entire duration. Given its profile as mostly highway driving, expect a straightforward and efficient trip. This route is best suited for those looking to cover ground quickly between these two points without extensive detours. Planning for a single day is realistic, allowing for a full day of travel and arrival at your destination the same evening.

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

161.5 miles from West Park, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258 mi	4h 39m
I 75	59.8 mi	1h 4m
Hollywood Boulevard	1.1 mi	2m
West Newberry Road	1.1 mi	2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue	1 mi	2m
Northwest 55th Street	0.6 mi	1m
Bahama Drive	0.4 mi	1m
West Arcadia Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258 mi, about 4h 39m

Traffic on I-75

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

11 AM

~2,820 veh/hr typical · worst 3,734

Quietest

2 AM

~427 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 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 West Park, FL and Miramar, FL.

Start on Northwest 55th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northwest 55th Street

Take the ramp

120 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto FL 26

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Newberry Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 75 South: Tampa Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto SR 820

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto SR 824

444 ft · 19 sec · Pembroke Road

Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

Turn left onto Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

Trip Plan

For this 5h 56m drive, consider leaving West Park, FL in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a total distance of 323 miles, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. The longest stretch is 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan for a single, well-timed stop for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $56, and ensure you fill up before embarking on that long highway segment. Given the limited number of recommended stops, flexibility in your timing is key.

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 161.5 miles from West Park, FL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258 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 71 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 161.5 miles or 2h 56m 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 49m

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 West Park, 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 West Park, FL

This is one driving day of about 323 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from West Park, 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 258 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

162 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

Heathrow, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.5 miles from West Park, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.7 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 322.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Tampa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 75 South: Tampa

61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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

319.8 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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

321.3 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in | Southwest 72nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

322.5 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | Tropicana Street

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.90 one way

$97.79 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$53.65	$107.30
premium	$4.55	$57.86	$115.72
diesel	$4.80	$60.99	$121.98

Estimated Tolls: $18.06

Florida's Turnpike (258 mi) $18.06

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

$49

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 113 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96.9	1	$33.92	$15.50
Efficient EV	80.8	0	$28.26	$12.92
EV Truck/SUV	129.2	1	$45.22	$20.67

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 17, 2026

Origin

West Park, FL

Late night in West Park on Sunday

Local time

4:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NW 8 mph 77% chance Live 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

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Miramar, FL

Late night in Miramar on Sunday

Local time

4:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 5 to 13 mph 59% chance Live 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

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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

4 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 56m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 98% of the route utilizing major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I 75. You'll experience a long stretch of 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. Expect numerous exits along these highways, indicating significant development and traffic flow, particularly as you approach urban areas. The transition to surface roads, like Hollywood Boulevard, will occur near your destination.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 258 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 323 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

167 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

97 ft

Total Descent

251 ft

Highest Point

167 ft

~92.3 mi in

Elevation Range

163 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Visit website

China 88

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Gainesville, FL

Cuisine: chinese

Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-22:00

Visit website

Five Guys

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Gainesville, FL

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 11:00-21:30

Visit website

Pizza Hut

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ocala, FL

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ocala, FL

Battles of the Loxahatchee

Battlefield

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Albert & Alberta

Artwork

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Visit website

Gatorade's Birthplace

Memorial

The longest stretch is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $18.06 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 30 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 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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