Origin
Flagler Beach, FL
Evening in Flagler Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flagler Beach, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
280.9 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
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6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flagler Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Spanning 280.9 miles from the coastal charm of Flagler Beach to the vibrant energy of Miami, this trek takes you across the heart of Florida. Expect a travel time of approximately 4 hours and 14 minutes, making it a manageable journey for a single day of driving. You should budget about $46 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Florida regions. While the trip is straightforward enough to complete in one stint, you have the flexibility to incorporate one planned stop to break up the drive. Whether you are heading south for a vacation or a change of scenery, this route provides a direct connection between the Atlantic coast and South Florida.
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
140.4 miles from Flagler Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will navigate a mix of roads, starting with Moody Boulevard before transitioning onto I-95 South and FL-70. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience that requires your full attention. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch on this route, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Moody Boulevard. The road’s personality shifts as you move away from the coast, demanding a steady hand through a variety of local road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Moody Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flagler Beach, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okeechobee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Moody Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagler Beach, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on South Daytona Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Daytona Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moody Boulevard
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Moody Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
4
Merge slight left
154 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
6
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
7
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
8
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, US 441
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South
14
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
16
Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Court
17
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
18
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 14-minute trip, try to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic congestion. Since this is a turn-heavy drive, keep your navigation system updated to help you manage the transitions between Moody Boulevard, I-95 South, and FL-70. Plan for at least one rest stop to stretch your legs, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be doing more active steering than a typical interstate cruise. Keep that $46 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops along the way. Your best strategy is to stay alert and enjoy the local character of the roads as you head toward Miami.
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 140.4 miles from Flagler Beach, FL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 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 Flagler Beach, 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 Flagler Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 280.9 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flagler Beach, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.4 mi from Flagler Beach, FL · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 140.4 miles from Flagler Beach, 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
$46.92 one way
$93.85 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $50.83 | $101.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $54.15 | $108.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.41 | $124.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.3 | 1 | $29.49 | $13.48 |
| Efficient EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.58 | $11.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.4 | 1 | $39.33 | $17.98 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
5:49 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
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 14m 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 Flagler Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 280.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Moody Boulevard, I 95 South, FL 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.4 miles from Flagler Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.92 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 straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flagler Beach, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flagler Beach, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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