The drive from Miami, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, US 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 178.8 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.12 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
151.2 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States.
Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
•Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
•Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 302.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 302.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 178.8 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 21 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 178.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 302.3 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 0.2 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 119.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
119.8 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
120.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
9
290.6 mi into trip|~5h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes ,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Vero Beach
119.8 mi in|~2h 17m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
178.8 mi
3h 14m
Florida's Turnpike
108.1 mi
2h
US 1
10.5 mi
13m
Deltona Boulevard
0.7 mi
2m
Shores Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
<1m
North Miami Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Entero Lane
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 178.8 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Saint Augustine Shores, 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
108 mi·2 hr·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
11
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
169 mi·3 hr 1 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 298Toward US 1: Saint AugustineUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft·4 sec
Toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort MatanzasUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 1
11 mi·13 min·US 1
18
Turn right onto Shores Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Shores Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Deltona Boulevard
0.7 mi·2 min·Deltona Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Entero Lane
140 ft·6 sec·Entero Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Entero Lane
Trip Plan
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 151.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.8 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 67 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.2 miles or 2h 52m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Augustine Shores, 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 302.3 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 I 95 for about 178.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.2 mi from Miami, FL
· 2h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 151.2 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 I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.8 miles.
Arriving in Saint Augustine Shores, FL
The final approach into Saint Augustine Shores, 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 Saint Augustine Shores, 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.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 291.9
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$15
near mile 302.3
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$25
near mile 218.9
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
$48.12 one way
$96.24 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$52.34
$104.69
premium
$4.72
$56.21
$112.42
diesel
$5.61
$66.74
$133.49
Estimated Tolls: $7.57
Florida's Turnpike
(108.1 mi)$7.57
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
$48
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.7
1
$31.74
$14.51
Efficient EV
75.6
0
$26.45
$12.09
EV Truck/SUV
120.9
1
$42.32
$19.35
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Afternoon
in Miami on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Afternoon
in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
10 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 39m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.2 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 $48.12 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 19 significant decision points across 302.3 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 0.2 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 119.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Saint Augustine Shores, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
