Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
216.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Lake Alfred, FL to Miramar, FL covers 216.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Glencruiten Avenue, Alfred Street, Florida's Turnpike South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.42 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.4 miles from Lake Alfred, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 216.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Glencruiten Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alfred Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 820 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pembroke Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Alfred, FL and Miramar, FL.
Start on East Haines Boulevard
Turn left onto North Glencruiten Avenue
Turn right onto Alfred Street
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.4 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lake Alfred, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lake Alfred, FL
This is one driving day of about 216.9 miles and 3h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.4 mi from Lake Alfred, FL · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108.4 miles from Lake Alfred, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Miramar, 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 Miramar, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.42 one way
$70.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $39.25 | $78.49 |
| premium | $4.90 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $37.15 | $74.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.77 | $10.41 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.37 | $13.88 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lake Alfred on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Miramar on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
108 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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