Origin
Lake Wales, FL
Afternoon in Lake Wales on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
195.9 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Wales, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL covers 195.9 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Central Avenue, South Scenic Highway, East Polk Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.18 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
98 miles from Lake Wales, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 195.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 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 3h drive with frequent turns across 195.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Central 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. 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 Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL is easy. At 3h 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 Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
| South Scenic Highway | — | — |
| East Polk Avenue | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| Palm Avenue | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike South | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| SR 820 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wales, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
98 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Scenic Highway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Scenic Highway
4
Turn slight left onto East Polk Avenue
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Polk Avenue
5
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
4th Street
6
Continue on Palm Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Palm Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight toward Palm Avenue
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Palm Avenue
8
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
57 min
9
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Continue straight
295 ft
·
7 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
12
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
14
Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pembroke Road
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
17
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
19
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
20
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 98 miles from Lake Wales, FL, or about 1h 30m 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 43 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m
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 Wales, 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 Wales, FL
This is one driving day of about 195.9 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Lake Wales, 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 98 mi from Lake Wales, FL · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98 miles from Lake Wales, 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
$31.18 one way
$62.36 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $33.92 | $67.84 |
| premium | $4.72 | $36.43 | $72.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| Efficient EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.43 | $12.54 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Miramar, FL
Afternoon in Miramar on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
3h 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 Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL covers 195.9 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Central Avenue, South Scenic Highway, East Polk Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98 miles from Lake Wales, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.18 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL is easy. At 3h 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 Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Wales, FL to Miramar, 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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