This 290.4-mile drive from Miami to Brooksville, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes to complete. You'll spend a significant 96% of your time on highways, making it a focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $46, this route is an accessible option for a quick trip within the state. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 227.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so be prepared for an extended period of highway driving. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations without needing an overnight stop.
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
145.2 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 290.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 290.4-mile journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. The primary arteries include Florida's Turnpike, FL 50, and I-95, indicating a consistent pace for most of the trip. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 227.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means extended periods of consistent speed and minimal local road detours. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over varied scenery, keeping you on well-maintained, high-speed roads for much of the 5-hour, 40-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 227.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 290.4 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 0.2 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; at 239.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
239.5 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
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 272
Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
9
239.7 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
7
239.8 mi into trip|~4h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 50 West: Clermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 50 West: Clermont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miami, FL and Brooksville, FL, road signs point toward Clermont and Winter Garden.
Clermont
239.5 mi in|~4h 25m
Winter Garden
239.7 mi in|~4h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
227.7 mi
4h 8m
FL 50
41.5 mi
59m
I 95
9.8 mi
12m
West Colonial Drive
6.7 mi
10m
Jefferson Street
2 mi
3m
North Miami Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 227.7 mi, about 4h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Brooksville, 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 95Use the slight right lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 NorthUse 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 12AToward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse 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
228 mi·4 hr 8 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 272Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, ClermontUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
398 ft·9 sec
Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter GardenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward FL 50 West: ClermontUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto FL 50
6.7 mi·10 min·West Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 50
42 mi·59 min·FL 50
14
Turn straight onto US 98; FL 50A
2.0 mi·3 min·Jefferson Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 41; US 98; FL 50A
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 40-minute duration and 290.4-mile distance, this trip is comfortably manageable as a single-day excursion. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow ample time for the 227.7-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $46, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before you leave Miami, as opportunities for refueling might be more frequent on the main highways. While there's only one recommended stop, listen to your body; the extensive time on Florida's Turnpike means planning for breaks is essential for staying alert and comfortable.
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 145.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.7 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 64 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.2 miles or 2h 42m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooksville, 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 290.4 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 227.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.2 mi from Miami, FL
· 2h 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 145.2 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooksville, FL
The final approach into Brooksville, 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 Brooksville, 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.22 one way
$92.45 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$50.28
$100.57
premium
$4.72
$54.00
$108.00
diesel
$5.61
$64.12
$128.23
Estimated Tolls: $15.94
Florida's Turnpike
(227.7 mi)$15.94
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
$46
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.1
1
$30.49
$13.94
Efficient EV
72.6
0
$25.41
$11.62
EV Truck/SUV
116.2
1
$40.66
$18.59
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Brooksville, FL
Evening
in Brooksville on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
11 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
5h 40m 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 Miami, FL to Brooksville, FL covers 290.4 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 50, 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 145.2 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 $46.22 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 290.4 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 0.2 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; at 239.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Miami, FL and Brooksville, FL, road signs point toward Clermont and Winter Garden.
