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Trip from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Miami, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

134.2 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Buckhead Ridge, FL, FL

Buckhead Ridge, FL

Mick Haupt

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Miami, FL covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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, FL 710, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.1 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 61.9 mi 1h 9m
FL 710 45.6 mi 1h 1m
I 95 9 mi 11m
FL 78 6.5 mi 9m
US 98 6.4 mi 10m
Southeast 86th Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
North Miami Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 61.9 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on Lake Drive West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Drive West
2

At end of road, turn right onto FL 78

6.5 mi · 9 min · FL 78
3

Continue on US 98; US 441

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 98; US 441
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 98; US 441

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 98; US 441
5

Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 441

123 ft · 2 sec · US 98; US 441
6

Continue on US 98; US 441

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 98; US 441
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 15A

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
8

At end of road, turn right onto FL 710

46 mi · 1 hr 1 min · FL 710
9

Turn left onto North Jog Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · North Jog Road
10

Take the ramp

503 ft · 12 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
11

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

62 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 30 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

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 Buckhead Ridge, 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 Buckhead Ridge, FL

This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Buckhead Ridge, 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 61.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Seminole Manor, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seminole Manor, FL

67 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

Pahokee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miami, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.2

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.6

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Maurice A. Ferré Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13053587550

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 86.2

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

The Horrorland Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13054007000

Visit website

Little Havana Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Paradox Museum Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 12–7 pm

+13056143808

Visit website

Wynwood Walls

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+13055763334

Visit website

Wynwood Art Walk Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13058149290

Visit website

Museum of Graffiti

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17865804678

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 60.1 and 133.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
6
122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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
123.6 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
132.8 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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
133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.68 one way

$45.36 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $24.67 $49.35
premium $4.72 $26.50 $52.99
diesel $5.61 $31.46 $62.92

Estimated Tolls: $4.33

Florida's Turnpike (61.9 mi) $4.33

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

$23

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

DoubleTree by Hilton - Tesla Supercharger

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Okee Square - Tesla Supercharger

West Palm Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

West Palm Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

West Palm Beach, FL

Tesla

11 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Okeechobee, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Downtown at the Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

West Palm Beach, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Palm Beach Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

West Palm Beach, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 7 FPLEV: 6 RED_E: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 Electrify America: 1 7CHARGE: 1 FCN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.09 $6.44
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.74 $5.37
EV Truck/SUV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Buckhead Ridge, FL

Afternoon in Buckhead Ridge on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SE 3 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Miami, FL

Afternoon in Miami on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

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 134.2
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 134.2 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and FL 710. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.9 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 21 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 61.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 710. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 60.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 134.2 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 60.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.

Florida's Turnpike Toll

59.9 mi in | ~1h 25m

Florida's Turnpike North

60 mi in | ~1h 25m

Florida's Turnpike South

60 mi in | ~1h 25m

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

60.1 mi in | ~1h 25m

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 134.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Miami, FL covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 710, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.36 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 134.2 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 60.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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