Origin
Miami, FL
Evening in Miami on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Rock Island, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
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Rock Island, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miami, FL to Rock Island, FL covers 29.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Northwest 23rd Avenue, Northwest 22nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 29.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Northwest 23rd Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Northwest 23rd Avenue. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 0.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 838 West: Sunrise Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 29B
Toward SR 838 West: Sunrise Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.2 mi | 32m |
| Northwest 23rd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 22nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 21st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 26th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Rock Island, 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
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 29B
Toward SR 838 West: Sunrise Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 838
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Frontage Road
Toward Northwest 23rd Avenue
9
Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 23rd Avenue
10
Continue on Northwest 21st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northwest 21st Avenue
11
Turn left onto Northwest 22nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 22nd Street
12
Turn right onto Northwest 26th Avenue
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest 26th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Northwest 26th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.65 one way
$9.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Rock Island, FL
Evening in Rock Island on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
40m 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 Rock Island, FL covers 29.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Northwest 23rd Avenue, Northwest 22nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.65 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 0.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Miami, FL to Rock Island, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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