Origin
Belle Glade, FL
Evening in Belle Glade on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle Glade, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belle Glade, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Belle Glade to Miami, you are looking at a straightforward 82.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the agricultural interior of Florida directly to the coastal urban hub. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it functions best as a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for a quick getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Belle Glade, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 88% of this route consists of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via US 27, Florida's Turnpike, and the Port Everglades Expressway. A significant portion of the journey involves a 39.8-mile stretch on US 27, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of your drive. The character of the road is strictly functional, prioritizing efficiency over scenic variety. You should prepare for a consistent, steady pace that shifts from open stretches to the more structured highway systems approaching the Miami metro area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 82.8 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 50 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
50 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...
8
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
8
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95, US 441
Towns Along This Route
Between Belle Glade, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South and Orlando North - among others.
Fort Lauderdale
44.3 mi in
|
~56m
Naples
44.3 mi in
|
~56m
Florida's Turnpike
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Orlando
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via SR 84
Miami South
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Orlando North
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Florida's Turnpike South
60.4 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 39.8 mi | 47m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| I 75 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Palm Beach Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 39.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Glade, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on this road
65 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 15; FL 80
457 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on FL 15; FL 80
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FL 80
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Palm Beach Road
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto Southwest 1st Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 27
39 mi
·
46 min
·
US 27
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 27
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
10
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 84
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the none lane.
17
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 47 minute estimate. Because there are no scheduled stops required for this 82.8-mile trek, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for long breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will stay around $14, so consider filling up in Belle Glade before you head out to avoid fluctuating prices closer to the city. Use the US 27 segment to settle into your drive, as it is the most consistent portion of your path toward Miami.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Belle Glade, FL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Belle Glade, 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 Belle Glade, FL
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belle Glade, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Belle Glade, FL · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41.4 miles from Belle Glade, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miami, FL
The final approach into Miami, 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 Miami, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.83 one way
$27.66 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
| premium | $4.90 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Florida's Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Miami, FL
Evening in Miami on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
10 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
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belle Glade, FL to Miami, FL covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Florida's Turnpike, Port Everglades Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Belle Glade, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 82.8 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 50 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Belle Glade, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South and Orlando North - among others.
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