Origin
Florida Ridge, FL
Morning in Florida Ridge on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florida 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 26m
Distance
135.1 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida Ridge, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL covers 135.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street Southwest, Highway 1, Turnpike Feeder Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.50 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.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Florida Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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 26m. Total distance: 135.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 135.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Street Southwest 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street Southwest | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | — | — |
| North Kings Highway | — | — |
| South Kings Highway | — | — |
| Miami | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
9th Street Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Road Southwest
2
Turn right onto 9th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto US Highway 1
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 1
4
Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
5
Continue on North Kings Highway
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Kings Highway
6
Continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
9
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
10
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
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, US 441
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South
13
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
15
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
16
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Florida Ridge, FL, or about 1h 13m 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 30 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 13m 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
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 Florida 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 Florida Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 135.1 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Florida Ridge, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Florida Ridge, FL · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Florida Ridge, 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
$21.50 one way
$43.01 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.12 | $50.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.65 |
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.
Destination
Miami, FL
Morning in Miami on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
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
7 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 26m 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 Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL covers 135.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street Southwest, Highway 1, Turnpike Feeder Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Florida Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.50 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.
The drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florida Ridge, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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