Traveling from Gifford to Miami covers 144.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate sprint, you should plan for a full day of travel. Budget roughly $24 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the relatively short duration, this works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will be navigating through Florida’s coastal landscape, transitioning from the quiet atmosphere of Gifford into the dense urban environment of Miami. It is a straightforward trek, but be prepared for a drive that prioritizes local roads over high-speed highway travel.
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
70.4 miles from Gifford, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 140.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a departure from the typical interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. Instead, you will navigate a turn-heavy path primarily utilizing 45th Street, Indian River Boulevard, and Highway 1. Because there is no extended highway stretch, your longest uninterrupted segment on 45th Street is effectively zero miles, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The personality of this drive is distinctly local, requiring more active attention than a cruise-controlled highway journey. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the trip shifts from residential and local thoroughfares to the busier, more complex navigation required as you approach the Miami area.
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.
45th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
27 ft14 ft
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
3 ft
Highest Point
27 ft
~70.4 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
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 Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gifford, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Gifford, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
45th Street
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Indian River Boulevard
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Highway 1
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Turnpike Feeder Road
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North Kings Highway
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South Kings Highway
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Miami
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Florida's Turnpike
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
45th Street
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gifford, FL and Miami, FL.
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Start on Old Dixie Highway
121 ft·6 sec·Old Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto 45th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·45th Street
3
Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi·8 min·Indian River Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US Highway 1
3.7 mi·6 min·US Highway 1
5
Keep slight right to continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Turnpike Feeder Road
6
Continue on North Kings Highway
5.2 mi·8 min·North Kings Highway
7
Continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi·3 min·South Kings Highway
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi·27 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
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95, US 441
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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
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
0.2 mi·39 sec·Northwest 3rd Court
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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
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a local-road-focused trip, timing your departure is key to avoiding the heaviest congestion often found on non-highway routes. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the constant turning. Keep in mind that your $24 fuel estimate is based on standard driving conditions, so factor in potential idling time if you encounter heavy traffic. Because you aren't tethered to an interstate, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed throughout the 144.1-mile journey. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your navigation apps well in advance of turns, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying heavily on local street markers to stay on track.
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 70.4 miles from Gifford, FL, or about 1h 25m 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
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 Gifford, 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 Gifford, FL
This is one driving day of about 140.7 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Gifford, 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 70.4 mi from Gifford, FL
· 1h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Gifford, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 140.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.40 one way
$44.79 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$24.36
$48.72
premium
$4.72
$26.16
$52.32
diesel
$5.61
$31.06
$62.13
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: 49.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.77
$6.75
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.31
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.70
$9.00
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gifford, FL
Afternoon
in Gifford on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Afternoon
in Miami on Thursday
Local time
1:57 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.
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 51m 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 Gifford, FL to Miami, FL covers 140.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 45th Street, Indian River Boulevard, Highway 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Gifford, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.40 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 Gifford, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Gifford, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gifford, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 27 ft elevation with about 16 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
