Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
273.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
The drive from Miami, FL to Redington Beach, FL covers 273.4 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.65 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
136.7 miles from Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 273.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 826 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Everglades Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Redington Beach, FL.
Start on North Miami Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
Merge slight right
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
Turn left onto 31st Street South
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North
Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard
Turn slight left onto SR 666: Madeira Beach, Redington Beach
Continue on Tom Suart Causeway
Continue on Tom Stuart Causeway
Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 36m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redington Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 273.4 miles and 5h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.7 mi from Miami, FL · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Miami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Redington Beach, 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 Redington Beach, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$44.65 one way
$89.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $49.47 | $98.94 |
| premium | $4.90 | $52.70 | $105.40 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.71 | $13.12 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.92 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.28 | $17.50 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Miami on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Redington Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Punta Gorda, FL
137 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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