Origin
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Morning in DeFuniak Springs on Monday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Miramar, FL
Drive Time
8h 22m
Distance
585.2 mi
942 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$98
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 15m
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6 AM
8h 22m
8 AM
8h 37m
10 AM
8h 27m
12 PM
8h 26m
3 PM
8h 28m
5 PM
8h 37m
8 PM
8h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Miramar, FL covers 585.2 miles and takes about 8h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Highway 90 East, Highway 331 South, I 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
292.6 miles from DeFuniak Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 585.2 miles and 8h 22m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Highway 90 East and Highway 331 South.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 90 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 22m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 331 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 820 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 90 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeFuniak Springs, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on South 9th Street
125 ft
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13 sec
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South 9th Street
2
Turn left onto US Highway 90 East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US Highway 90 East
3
Turn left onto US Highway 331 South
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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US Highway 331 South
4
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
5
Merge slight left
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
7
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
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Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
9
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
10
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Hollywood Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Southwest 72nd Avenue
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
443 ft
·
19 sec
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Pembroke Road
13
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West Arcadia Drive
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
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Tropicana Street
15
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Bahama Drive
16
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 292.6 miles from DeFuniak Springs, FL, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 129 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 292.6 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 292.6 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 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 DeFuniak Springs, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from DeFuniak Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miramar, FL
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from DeFuniak Springs, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 292.6 mi from DeFuniak Springs, FL · 4h 11m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
386 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
293 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 293 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 292.6 miles from DeFuniak Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 293 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Miramar, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.76 one way
$195.51 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
205 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $105.89 | $211.78 |
| premium | $4.90 | $112.80 | $225.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $130.01 | $260.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 204.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.6 | 2 | $61.45 | $28.09 |
| Efficient EV | 146.3 | 1 | $51.21 | $23.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 234.1 | 2 | $81.93 | $37.45 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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
Morning in Miramar on Monday
Local time
11:52 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
8h 22m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Miramar, FL covers 585.2 miles and takes about 8h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 90 East, Highway 331 South, I 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 293 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 292.6 miles from DeFuniak Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $97.76 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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