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Trip from Miami, FL to Alachua, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

345.7 mi

556 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 20m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Downtown Alachua, FL, FL

Alachua, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami, FL to Alachua, FL covers 345.7 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.03 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

172.8 miles from Miami, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 345.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 32m highway drive covering 345.7 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 264.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 264.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 345.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95
7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
275.6 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
331.9 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in

Take the exit toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 384 Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 264.1 mi 4h 47m
I 75 56 mi 1h
I 95 9.8 mi 12m
Northwest 43rd Street 4.9 mi 8m
ML King Memorial Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Southwest 34th Street 1.7 mi 3m
Northwest 16th Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Northwest 34th Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 264.1 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Alachua, FL.

1

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 16 sec · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

472 ft · 11 sec
Toward I 95 Use the slight right lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North Use the slight right lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

7.8 mi · 9 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
8

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 75

56 mi · 1 hr · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 384 Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto FL 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Archer Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto FL 121

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 34th Street
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on FL 121

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto CR 2053

4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest 43rd Street
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 441

2.1 mi · 2 min · ML King Memorial Highway
18

Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard

101 ft · 5 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on Turkey Creek Boulevard

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
20

Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
21

Continue on Palmetto Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
22

Turn left onto Creek Drive West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Creek Drive West
23

Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
24

At end of road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard

461 ft · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
25

Arrive at destination

Palmetto Boulevard

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.8 miles from Miami, FL, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.1 miles.

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 76 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 172.8 miles or 3h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alachua, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Miami, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Miami, FL

This is one driving day of about 345.7 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Miami, 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 264.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 172.8 mi from Miami, FL · 3h 12m into the drive

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

173 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

Jupiter, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 172.8 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.1 miles.

Arriving in Alachua, FL

The final approach into Alachua, 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 Alachua, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.03 one way

$110.05 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $59.86 $119.72
premium $4.72 $64.28 $128.56
diesel $5.61 $76.33 $152.65

Estimated Tolls: $18.47

Florida's Turnpike (263.9 mi) $18.47

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 121 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.7 1 $36.30 $16.59
Efficient EV 86.4 0 $30.25 $13.83
EV Truck/SUV 138.3 1 $48.40 $22.12

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alachua, FL

Evening in Alachua on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

13 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

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Miami, FL to Alachua, FL covers 345.7 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.8 miles from Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 345.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Miami, FL to Alachua, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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