Origin
Lake City, FL
Morning in Lake City on Monday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
362.9 mi
584 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake City, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL covers 362.9 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Main Boulevard, Southwest State Road 47, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.62 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
181.5 miles from Lake City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 362.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Main Boulevard 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 31m 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 Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Main Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest State Road 47 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | 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.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Main Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
348 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northwest Main Boulevard
3
Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Main Boulevard
4
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest State Road 47
5
Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa
6
Merge slight left
95 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
9
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
12
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
14
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
15
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 181.5 miles from Lake City, FL, or about 2h 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.5 miles or 2h 45m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake City, 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 Lake City, FL
This is one driving day of about 362.9 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake City, 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 181.5 mi from Lake City, FL · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.5 miles from Lake City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miramar, FL
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.62 one way
$121.24 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $65.66 | $131.33 |
| premium | $4.90 | $69.95 | $139.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.62 | $161.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.10 | $17.42 |
| Efficient EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.81 | $23.23 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Monday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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 31m 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 Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL covers 362.9 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Main Boulevard, Southwest State Road 47, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.5 miles from Lake City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.62 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 31m 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 Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake City, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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