Trip from Miami, FL to Pasadena Hills, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

266 mi

428 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 13m ★

6 AM

5h 27m

8 AM

5h 53m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 33m

3 PM

5h 37m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

This 266-mile drive from Miami to Pasadena Hills, Florida, is designed to be completed in about 5 hours and 26 minutes, making it a manageable one-day road trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $42, and with 88% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive. You'll primarily be using Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a notable longest stretch of 148.7 miles on the Turnpike. Given its duration and highway focus, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward journey across the state of Florida.

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

133 miles from Miami, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 266 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on Florida's Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 148.7 miles. This section offers a consistent pace, ideal for covering significant distance efficiently. As you transition to FL 60 and Paul S Buchman Highway, you might notice a slight shift in the driving environment, but the overall character remains geared towards moving quickly across the landscape. It’s a drive designed for consistent forward momentum.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 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 148.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. 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 Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 266 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 241.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

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

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

241.1 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 4 West: Tampa

245.2 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward Park Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward Park Road

245.4 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	148.7 mi	2h 43m
FL 60	61.6 mi	1h 19m
Paul S Buchman Highway	9.9 mi	12m
Polk Parkway	9.9 mi	11m
I 95	9.8 mi	12m
Bartow Road	7 mi	9m
I 4	3 mi	3m
Fort King Road	2.4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 148.7 mi, about 2h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 16 sec · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

472 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 95 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

7.8 mi · 9 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

149 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto FL 60

62 mi · 1 hr 19 min · FL 60

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 98; FL 60

0.6 mi · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 98

7.0 mi · 9 min · Bartow Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 570 Toll

9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min

Toward I 4 West: Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 4

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 22 Toward Park Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Park Road

0.6 mi · 56 sec · North Park Road

Turn left onto East Sam Allen Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Sam Allen Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FL 39

1.2 mi · 1 min · Paul Buchman Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto FL 39

1.2 mi · 1 min · Alexander Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on FL 39

9.9 mi · 12 min · Paul S Buchman Highway

Turn straight onto US 301

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gall Boulevard

Turn slight right onto 7th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on Fort King Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort King Road

Continue on CR 41

1.3 mi · 3 min · Fort King Road

Turn left onto Fairview Heights Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairview Heights Road

Turn right onto Cullen Smith Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cullen Smith Road

Arrive at destination

Cullen Smith Road

Trip Plan

For this 266-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Miami to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With a total duration of 5 hours and 26 minutes, you'll want to plan for at least one brief stop for fuel or a stretch break, especially given the 148.7-mile longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike. The $42 fuel estimate should be kept in mind, and checking your fuel level before departing is always a good idea. This route's highway-centric nature means you can maintain a steady pace, but always be aware of posted speed limits and potential construction zones along Florida's Turnpike and FL 60.

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 133 miles from Miami, FL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.7 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 59 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133 miles or 2h 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 4h 15m

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

Before You Leave

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.

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 266 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 148.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133 mi from Miami, FL · 2h 30m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Lake, FL

133 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

Seminole Manor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vero Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133 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 148.7 miles.

Arriving in Pasadena Hills, FL

The final approach into Pasadena Hills, 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 Pasadena Hills, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.34 one way

$84.68 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$46.06	$92.12
premium	$4.72	$49.46	$98.92
diesel	$5.61	$58.73	$117.46

Estimated Tolls: $10.41

Florida's Turnpike (148.7 mi) $10.41

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

$42

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.8	0	$27.93	$12.77
Efficient EV	66.5	0	$23.28	$10.64
EV Truck/SUV	106.4	1	$37.24	$17.02

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

E 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Pasadena Hills, FL

Evening in Pasadena Hills on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Eagle Lake, FL

133 mi in

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

4 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

5h 26m 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 Pasadena Hills, FL covers 266 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, Paul S Buchman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133 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 $42.34 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.

The route from Miami, FL to Pasadena Hills, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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