Trip from Ferry Pass, FL to Miami, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 334 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 333.8 miles from Ferry Pass, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $106.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

12h 6m

Distance

667.6 mi

1,074 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$106

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

11h 56m ★

6 AM

12h 7m

8 AM

12h 29m

10 AM

12h 14m

12 PM

12h 12m

3 PM

12h 16m

5 PM

12h 28m

8 PM

12h 0m

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 Ferry Pass, FL to Miami, FL covers 667.6 miles and takes about 12h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $106.26 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

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

333.8 miles from Ferry Pass, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 667.6 miles and 12h 6m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 282.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 667.6 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 391.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 656.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

8

391.8 mi into trip | ~7h 1m in | 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

6

656.3 mi into trip | ~11h 49m 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

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657.1 mi into trip | ~11h 51m 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

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666.2 mi into trip | ~12h 3m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Ferry Pass, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

391.8 mi in | ~7h 1m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

391.8 mi in | ~7h 1m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.8 mi	5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	264.2 mi	4h 46m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
I 95	9 mi	11m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
East Olive Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Northwest 8th Street	0.4 mi	1m
North Davis Highway	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.8 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Pass, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on CR 290

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Olive Road

Use the left lane.

2

Turn left onto FL 291

0.2 mi · 37 sec · North Davis Highway

Use the left lane.

3

Continue on FL 291

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Davis Highway

4

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 291

0.2 mi · 36 sec · FL 291

5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee Use the left lane.

6

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

8

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

9

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95, US 441

12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

13

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

15

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

16

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

17

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 333.8 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, or about 5h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.8 miles.

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 147 miles or 2h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 333.8 miles or 5h 59m 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 333.8 miles or 5h 59m

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 10h 56m

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 Ferry Pass, 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 Ferry Pass, FL

Aim for roughly 334 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Miami, FL

Aim for roughly 334 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 miles from Ferry Pass, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 333.8 mi from Ferry Pass, FL · 5h 59m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Lake City, FL

220 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.

Popular next leg

Lake City, FL to Miami, FL

376.5 mi · 6h 56m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Palm Bay, FL

441 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

334 mi · about 6.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 334 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 334.3 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 334 miles or 5 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Miami, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $25

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

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 667.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$106.26 one way

$212.53 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 234 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$115.59	$231.19
premium	$4.72	$124.14	$248.27
diesel	$5.61	$147.40	$294.80

Estimated Tolls: $18.49

Florida's Turnpike (264.2 mi) $18.49

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

$106

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$255–$365

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 233.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	200.3	2	$70.10	$32.04
Efficient EV	166.9	1	$58.42	$26.70
EV Truck/SUV	267	3	$93.46	$42.73

Gas CO2

234 kg

EV CO2

78 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ferry Pass, FL

Evening in Ferry Pass on Thursday

Local time

5:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Thursday

Local time

6:00 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.

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

11 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

12h 6m 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 Ferry Pass, FL to Miami, FL covers 667.6 miles and takes about 12h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.