Origin
Green Cove Springs, FL
Late night in Green Cove Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Green Cove Springs, 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
5h 14m
Distance
330.3 mi
532 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Cove Springs, FL
Jose Valverde
Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Cove Springs, FL to Miami, FL covers 330.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Orange Avenue, Leonard C, Shands Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
165.2 miles from Green Cove Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Miami, FL
Full guide →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.
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 5h 14m. Total distance: 330.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 14m 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 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 330.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Orange Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 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 Green Cove Springs, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Avenue | — | — |
| Leonard C | — | — |
| Shands Bridge | — | — |
| FL 16 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| FL 70 | — | — |
| FL 70 West | — | — |
| Okeechobee Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Avenue
4
Turn left onto Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
5
Continue on Shands Bridge
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shands Bridge
6
Keep slight right
4.3 mi
·
6 min
7
Turn left onto FL 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 16
8
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
7 min
9
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95 South: Daytona Beach
11
Merge slight left
188 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
13
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
14
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
15
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
17
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
18
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
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, US 441
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South
21
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
23
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
24
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 165.2 miles from Green Cove Springs, FL, or about 2h 37m 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 73 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.2 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
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 Green Cove Springs, 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 Green Cove Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 330.3 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Green Cove Springs, 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 165.2 mi from Green Cove Springs, FL · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.2 miles from Green Cove Springs, 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
$52.57 one way
$105.15 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $57.19 | $114.38 |
| premium | $4.72 | $61.42 | $122.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.93 | $145.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.68 | $15.85 |
| Efficient EV | 82.6 | 0 | $28.90 | $13.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.1 | 1 | $46.24 | $21.14 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Late night in Miami on Saturday
Local time
4:42 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
12 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
5h 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 Green Cove Springs, FL to Miami, FL covers 330.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Orange Avenue, Leonard C, Shands Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.2 miles from Green Cove Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.57 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 5h 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 Green Cove Springs, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Green Cove Springs, 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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