Origin
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
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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Lehigh Acres, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miami, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 95 North, SR 826 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.2 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| SR 826 West | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| I 595 | — | — |
| SR 84 West | — | — |
| I 595 West | — | — |
| Port Everglades Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Lehigh Acres, FL.
1
Start on North Miami Avenue
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
472 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 95
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North
4
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
5
Keep slight right
7.8 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
8
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 595, SR 84, US 441
10
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 84 West, I 595 West
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 595 West
12
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
13
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward FL 29: Everglades City, Immokalee
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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FL 29: Everglades City, Immokalee
15
Keep slight right to continue on FL 29 North: Ave Maria, Immokalee
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
FL 29 North: Ave Maria, Immokalee
16
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
17
Continue straight
19 mi
·
23 min
18
Turn right onto New Market Road East
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
New Market Road East
19
Turn right onto North 15th Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North 15th Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
12 mi
·
15 min
22
Turn right onto Homestead Road South
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Homestead Road South
23
Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Boulevard
24
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue South
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Richmond Avenue South
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Miami, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lehigh Acres, 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 138.3 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.01 one way
$44.03 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.72 | $51.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.53 | $61.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Lehigh Acres, FL
Afternoon in Lehigh Acres on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
6 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
2h 50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
138.3 mi in 2h 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Miami, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is easy. At 2h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Miami, FL
Full guide →“The Magic City” · Founded 1825
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 138.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miami, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lehigh Acres, FL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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