Origin
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Palm Springs, FL
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Palm Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Miami to Palm Springs, Florida, you are in for a quick 12.3-mile trip that takes approximately 21 minutes. This short jaunt is easily managed as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily utilize West 4th Avenue, the Airport Expressway, and Okeechobee Road to navigate between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your local travel needs. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive makes it an incredibly straightforward commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.2 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition through this 12.3-mile stretch. The journey is defined by a 37% highway share, meaning you will balance faster transit sections with local road navigation. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on West 4th Avenue, covering 2.6 miles of the total distance. As you move through the route, the driving character shifts from the flow of the Airport Expressway to the more localized feel of Okeechobee Road. It is a functional drive that requires your attention as you transition between these varying road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 12.3 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 2.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
9
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami International Airport, Miami Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami Inte...
7
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Ai...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Miami, FL to Palm Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami Beach along the way.
Miami Beach
2.9 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Airport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Okeechobee Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West 49th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 4th Avenue
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Palm Springs, 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 none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 4B
Toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami International Airport, Miami Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto SR 112 Toll
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Expressway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 27 North: Okeechobee Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 27
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the straight / none lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto SR 823
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West 4th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
Use the none lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West 8th Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 21 minutes long, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily fit this trip into your schedule without needing to plan for meal breaks or rest stops, as none are required to complete the 12.3-mile distance. Since the fuel cost is a minimal $2, you do not need to worry about complex gas logistics before you head out. To make the most of your time on the road, try to avoid peak transit hours on the Airport Expressway to ensure your drive remains as efficient as possible. Keep your navigation system ready for the transition onto Okeechobee Road to ensure you stay on the most direct path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.6 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 12.3 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Springs, 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 12.3 miles and 21m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West 4th Avenue for about 2.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Miami, FL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palm Springs, FL
The final approach into Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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
$2.05 one way
$4.11 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Palm Springs, FL
Afternoon in Palm Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Miami, FL to Palm Springs, FL covers 12.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Avenue, Airport Expressway, Okeechobee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 12.3 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 2.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Palm Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami Beach along the way.
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