Origin
Middleburg, FL
Afternoon in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
349.3 mi
562 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 24m
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6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Middleburg to Miami covers 349.3 miles of Florida landscape, typically taking about 6 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, it is manageable as a single-day excursion if you are comfortable with a full day of travel. You will navigate via the First Coast Expressway, I-95, and Florida's Turnpike to complete the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $58, it is a straightforward trek across the state. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. Plan your schedule accordingly, as the duration can fluctuate depending on traffic density near urban centers.
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
174.7 miles from Middleburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience on this route, as 97% of your time will be spent on major highways. The drive is defined by long, consistent stretches, including a significant 196.8-mile segment solely on I-95. While the journey is largely an interstate grind, the transition from the First Coast area into the Turnpike system keeps the flow relatively steady. You should be prepared for the monotonous nature of high-speed cruising, which requires sustained focus for several hours. This is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and direct access over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 196.8 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 2.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 349.3 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 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Pa...
8
227.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
228.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
338 mi into trip
|
~6h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95, US 441
8
347.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 32m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Towns Along This Route
Between Middleburg, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
227.5 mi in
|
~4h 14m
Florida's Turnpike South
228.8 mi in
|
~4h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 196.8 mi | 3h 33m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 108.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| First Coast Expressway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| FL 16 | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Blanding Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Shands Bridge | 2 mi | 2m |
| Leonard C. Taylor Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 196.8 mi, about 3h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Wharf Street
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wharf Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Palmetto Street
4
Turn right onto FL 21
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Blanding Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
286 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 23: First Coast Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
7
Merge onto FL 23 Toll
20 mi
·
22 min
·
First Coast Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR-23
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
First Coast Expressway
9
Turn right onto FL 16
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
10
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shands Bridge
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 16
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 16
12
Turn left onto FL 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 16
13
Continue on FL 16
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 16
Use the left / none lanes.
14
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 16
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
16
Merge onto I 95
188 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the none lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
Use the none lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your drive efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the 349.3-mile trip. Leaving Middleburg early in the morning can help you bypass potential congestion as you approach the busier sections of the Turnpike toward Miami. Keep your budget of $58 for fuel in mind, and try to fill up before hitting the more expensive service plazas along the toll roads. Since you only have one planned stop, use it strategically to break up the longest 196.8-mile stretch on I-95. Flexibility is your friend here, so check real-time traffic apps before departing to adjust for any unexpected delays on these major arteries.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 174.7 miles from Middleburg, FL, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.7 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middleburg, 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 Middleburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 349.3 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middleburg, 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 196.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174.7 mi from Middleburg, FL · 3h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 174.7 miles from Middleburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.8 miles.
Arriving in Miami, FL
The final approach into Miami, 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 Miami, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.35 one way
$116.70 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $63.20 | $126.41 |
| premium | $4.90 | $67.33 | $134.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.60 | $155.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.59
Florida's Turnpike
(108.4 mi)
$7.59
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
$58
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.68 | $16.77 |
| Efficient EV | 87.3 | 0 | $30.56 | $13.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.7 | 1 | $48.90 | $22.36 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Sunday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
11 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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Middleburg, FL to Miami, FL covers 349.3 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, First Coast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 174.7 miles from Middleburg, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 25 significant decision points across 349.3 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 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Middleburg, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce and Florida's Turnpike South.
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