Origin
Gateway, FL
Late night in Gateway on Friday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gateway, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
153.3 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gateway, FL
Arian Fernandez
Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Gateway to Miami covers 153.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. This trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight split. You should set aside approximately $26 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Bent Pine Drive, Mahogany Run, and Gateway Greens Drive rather than major interstates. Because this is a localized trip within Florida, you will experience a shift from the residential atmosphere of Gateway to the urban density of Miami. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, purposeful drive over a long-haul highway expedition.
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
76.6 miles from Gateway, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate through neighborhood streets and arterial local roads for the entire 153.3-mile trek. The personality of this drive is dictated by frequent turns and changing road conditions as you transition between local zones. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. Staying alert is essential, as the route requires constant attention to navigation and local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bent Pine Drive 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 Gateway, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Gateway, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bent Pine Drive | — | — |
| Mahogany Run | — | — |
| Gateway Greens Drive | — | — |
| Westlinks Drive | — | — |
| Daniels Parkway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Port Everglades Expressway | — | — |
| US 441 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bent Pine Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Persimmon Court
210 ft
·
15 sec
·
Persimmon Court
2
Turn left onto Bent Pine Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bent Pine Drive
3
Turn left onto Mahogany Run
335 ft
·
17 sec
·
Mahogany Run
4
Turn right onto Gateway Greens Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Greens Drive
5
Turn left onto Westlinks Drive
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Westlinks Drive
6
Turn right onto Daniels Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Daniels Parkway
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
8
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr
9
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
11
Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
12
Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
13
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
15
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
16
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
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, US 441
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South
19
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
21
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
22
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 32-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the route is comprised entirely of local roads, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure a smoother experience. You will only need to account for one stop during the trip, making it easy to manage your fuel budget of $26 efficiently. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on roads like Gateway Greens Drive and Mahogany Run requires frequent turns that are easy to miss. Using this local-road approach offers a unique perspective of the Florida landscape that you simply would not get on a high-speed interstate route.
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 76.6 miles from Gateway, FL, or about 1h 16m 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 34 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m
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 Gateway, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Gateway, FL
This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Gateway, 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 76.6 mi from Gateway, FL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Gateway, 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
$24.40 one way
$48.80 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.54 | $53.09 |
| premium | $4.72 | $28.51 | $57.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Late night in Miami on Friday
Local time
4:37 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
6 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
2h 32m 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 Gateway, FL to Miami, FL covers 153.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bent Pine Drive, Mahogany Run, Gateway Greens Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.6 miles from Gateway, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.40 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.
The drive from Gateway, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Gateway, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gateway, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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