Trip from Miami, FL to Bayonet Point, FL

Drive Time

6h

Distance

306.5 mi

493 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 47m ★
6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 52m

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

Downtown Miami, FL, FL

Miami, FL

Larry Milligan

Downtown Bayonet Point, FL, FL

Bayonet Point, FL

Jarek Zasacki

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami, FL to Bayonet Point, FL covers 306.5 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 95 North, SR 826 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.20 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

153.2 miles from Miami, FL

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

Drive Character

Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 306.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 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

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Bayonet Point, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing
SR 826 West Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
I 595 Unavailable Refreshing
SR 84 West Unavailable Refreshing
I 595 West Unavailable Refreshing
Port Everglades Expressway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 95 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

472 ft · 11 sec · I 95
3

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North
4

Merge slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min
5

Keep slight right

7.8 mi · 9 min
6

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

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Florida's Turnpike
8

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

10 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 595, SR 84, US 441
10

Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 84 West, I 595 West
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 595 West
12

Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

9.1 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
13

Merge slight left

209 mi · 3 hr 44 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
15

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
16

Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

19 mi · 22 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
17

Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

0.3 mi · 36 sec · 54th Avenue North Westbound
18

Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

0.9 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North
19

Turn right onto 34th Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North
20

Continue on US Highway 19 North

9.1 mi · 12 min · US Highway 19 North
21

Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

0.1 mi · 14 sec · FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
22

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
23

Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 19 North
24

Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
25

Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Enterprise Road
26

Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
27

Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 19 North
28

Merge slight left

22 mi · 34 min
29

Turn right onto State Road 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Road 52
30

Turn right onto Meadow Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Meadow Drive
31

Turn left onto Bell Drive

459 ft · 22 sec · Bell Drive
32

Turn right onto Paige Drive

453 ft · 20 sec · Paige Drive
33

Arrive at your destination

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 153.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 3h 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.2 miles or 3h 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonet Point, 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.

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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 Miami, FL

This is one driving day of about 306.5 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.2 mi from Miami, FL · 3h into the drive

Downtown Apollo Beach, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apollo Beach, FL

153 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apollo Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.2 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bayonet Point, FL

The final approach into Bayonet Point, 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 Bayonet Point, 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

$51.20 one way

$102.40 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $55.46 $110.92
premium $4.90 $59.08 $118.16
diesel $5.64 $68.09 $136.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92 1 $32.18 $14.71
Efficient EV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26
EV Truck/SUV 122.6 1 $42.91 $19.62

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Miami, FL

Late night in Miami on Monday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayonet Point, FL

Late night in Bayonet Point on Monday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

6 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 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 Bayonet Point, FL covers 306.5 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 95 North, SR 826 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.2 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 $51.20 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Bayonet Point, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Miami, FL to Bayonet Point, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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