Origin
Miami, FL
Morning in Miami on Friday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Wellington, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Wellington, FL
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Trip Overview
This 68.1-mile drive from Miami to Wellington, Florida, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it requires no overnight stays and fits perfectly within a flexible schedule. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, making it an economical option for getting between these two Florida locations. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, offering a consistent and predictable travel experience. You'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained highways, ensuring a smooth transition between the vibrant Miami area and the Wellington region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 86% of the journey taking place on major roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 48.6 miles along Florida's Turnpike, providing a significant period of consistent cruising. While primarily highway, the route incorporates segments of I-95 and Forest Hill Boulevard, offering a brief change of pace as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 48.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 15 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
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 Wellington, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike and Lion Country.
Florida's Turnpike
11.3 mi in
|
~15m
Lion Country
61 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 48.6 mi | 56m |
| I 95 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| State Road 7 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lake Worth Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Westhampton Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 48.6 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Wellington, 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
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use 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
49 mi
·
56 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 93
Toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right
322 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 802 West: Wellington, Lion Country
11
Turn straight onto FL 802
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Worth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 7
13
Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Turn left onto Westhampton Circle
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Westhampton Circle
15
Turn left onto Montauk Drive
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
Montauk Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Montauk Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Miami, FL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wellington, FL
The final approach into Wellington, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.84 one way
$21.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.40
Florida's Turnpike
(48.6 mi)
$3.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Wellington, FL
Morning in Wellington on Friday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
8 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
1h 28m 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 Wellington, FL covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Forest Hill Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Miami, FL and Wellington, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike and Lion Country.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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