Origin
Alachua, FL
Night in Alachua on Thursday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alachua, FL to Miramar, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
330.8 mi
532 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 3m
★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alachua, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
The drive from Alachua, FL to Miramar, FL covers 330.8 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 43rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
165.4 miles from Alachua, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 330.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 15m highway drive covering 330.8 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 258 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 258 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 105th Avenue.
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 330.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 105th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 69.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 327.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 105th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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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
7
327.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m 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
329.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 10m in
|
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
330.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 14m in
|
Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alachua, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
69.6 mi in
|
~1h 27m
|
via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
69.6 mi in
|
~1h 27m
|
via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 258 mi | 4h 39m |
| I 75 | 55.2 mi | 59m |
| Northwest 43rd Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Southwest 34th Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| ML King Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 16th Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alachua, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Palmetto Boulevard
461 ft
·
22 sec
·
Palmetto Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 105th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Creek Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Drive
4
Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmetto Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Turkey Creek Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 441
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
ML King Memorial Highway
7
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwest 43rd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 16th Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto FL 121
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 34th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on FL 121
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest 34th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FL 121
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southwest Williston Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
13
Merge onto I 75
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
19
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
20
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
21
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.4 miles from Alachua, FL, or about 3h 11m 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 73 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.4 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
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 Alachua, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Alachua, FL
This is one driving day of about 330.8 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Alachua, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.4 mi from Alachua, FL · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.4 miles from Alachua, 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 258 miles.
Arriving in Miramar, FL
The final approach into Miramar, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miramar, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.65 one way
$105.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $57.28 | $114.56 |
| premium | $4.72 | $61.51 | $123.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.04 | $146.07 |
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
$53
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.73 | $15.88 |
| Efficient EV | 82.7 | 0 | $28.95 | $13.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.3 | 1 | $46.31 | $21.17 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Night in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
9:24 PM
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
12 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
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alachua, FL to Miramar, FL covers 330.8 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 43rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.4 miles from Alachua, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 330.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 105th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 69.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 327.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Alachua, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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