Origin
Apopka, FL
Afternoon in Apopka on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apopka, FL to Miramar, FL
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
232.8 mi
375 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
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6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apopka, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Driving from Apopka to Miramar covers a total distance of 232.8 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 20 minutes of travel time. Because this is a relatively straightforward journey, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $39 for fuel for the one-way trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major toll roads, including Florida's Turnpike, the Western Beltway, and FL 451 Toll. While the route stays within Florida, it efficiently connects the inland region near Apopka to the coastal urban landscape of Miramar, making it a functional connection for commuters and travelers alike.
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
116.4 miles from Apopka, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 94% of this 232.8-mile drive consists of major roadways. The journey is dominated by a long, uninterrupted stretch of 216.7 miles along Florida’s Turnpike, which sets a steady, consistent pace for the duration of your trip. Because of this high highway share, the route is less about scenic local winding roads and more about efficient, high-speed transit. You should be prepared for a focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers. Navigating the transitions between the Western Beltway and the Turnpike requires staying alert, but the road design is engineered to keep traffic moving reliably from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 216.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Western Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 232.8 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 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
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 22
Toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florid...
7
229.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m 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
230 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
|
SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Merge onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Apopka, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala, Orlando and Titusville.
Florida’s Turnpike
11.7 mi in
|
~14m
Miami
11.7 mi in
|
~14m
Ocala
11.7 mi in
|
~14m
Orlando
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
Titusville
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 216.7 mi | 3h 55m |
| Western Beltway | 7 mi | 7m |
| FL 451 Toll | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Blossom Trail | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 216.7 mi, about 3h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apopka, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn slight right onto US 441
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Blossom Trail
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto FL 451 Toll
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 451 Toll
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
1.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto FL 429 Toll
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Western Beltway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 22
Toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
217 mi
·
3 hr 55 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
14
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
16
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is straightforward given the manageable 4 hour and 20 minute duration, though it is wise to account for potential traffic patterns on the heavily traveled Turnpike. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave when it best suits your schedule, but aiming for off-peak hours can help you avoid congestion. You only need to factor in one planned stop to maintain your energy levels during the long 216.7-mile stretch. Before heading out, ensure your SunPass or toll payment method is ready, as this route relies heavily on toll infrastructure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the drive, as the $39 estimate assumes efficient highway speeds without excessive idling.
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 116.4 miles from Apopka, FL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 216.7 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.4 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m
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 Apopka, 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 Apopka, FL
This is one driving day of about 232.8 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apopka, 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 216.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.4 mi from Apopka, FL · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.4 miles from Apopka, 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 216.7 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
$38.89 one way
$77.78 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $42.12 | $84.25 |
| premium | $4.90 | $44.87 | $89.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.72 | $103.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $15.17
Florida's Turnpike
(216.7 mi)
$15.17
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
$39
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.44 | $11.17 |
| Efficient EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.37 | $9.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.59 | $14.90 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Afternoon in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apopka, FL to Miramar, FL covers 232.8 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Western Beltway, FL 451 Toll. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.4 miles from Apopka, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 232.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Apopka, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala, Orlando and Titusville.
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