Trip from Miramar, FL to Alachua, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 17m

Distance

331.6 mi

534 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 5m ★

6 AM

6h 18m

8 AM

6h 43m

10 AM

6h 27m

12 PM

6h 24m

3 PM

6h 28m

5 PM

6h 42m

8 PM

6h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Alachua, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

The drive from Miramar, FL to Alachua, FL covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 43rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.78 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

165.8 miles from Miramar, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 331.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 17m highway drive covering 331.6 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 258.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 258.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 331.6 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando

3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

261.6 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

317.9 mi into trip | ~5h 49m in

Take the exit toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

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 384 Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

318.2 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in | FL 24 / Southwest Archer Road

Turn right onto FL 24 / Southwest Archer Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258.5 mi	4h 41m
I 75	56 mi	1h
Northwest 43rd Street	4.9 mi	8m
ML King Memorial Highway	2.1 mi	2m
Southwest 34th Street	1.7 mi	3m
Pembroke Road	1.2 mi	2m
Northwest 16th Boulevard	1.1 mi	2m
Northwest 34th Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 258.5 mi, about 4h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Alachua, FL.

Start on Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 24 sec · West Arcadia Drive

Turn right onto SR 824

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South 62nd Avenue

Turn left onto SR 820

441 ft · 25 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

56 mi · 1 hr · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 384 Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto FL 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Archer Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto FL 121

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 34th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 121

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 2053

4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest 43rd Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 441

2.1 mi · 2 min · ML King Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard

101 ft · 5 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on Turkey Creek Boulevard

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard

Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard

Continue on Palmetto Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard

Turn left onto Creek Drive West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Creek Drive West

Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard

461 ft · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Palmetto Boulevard

Trip Plan

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 165.8 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.5 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 73 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.8 miles or 3h 5m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alachua, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Miramar, 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 Miramar, FL

This is one driving day of about 331.6 miles and 6h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Miramar, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 258.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.8 mi from Miramar, FL · 3h 5m into the drive

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

166 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.5 miles.

Arriving in Alachua, FL

The final approach into Alachua, 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 Alachua, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 213.2

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

2.1 mi

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

2.9 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 213.2

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 331.6

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 284.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 213.2

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 284.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

Sipping Grounds Midtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 284.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13522991294

Visit website

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 331.6

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 331.6

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+13522268512

Visit website

The Juniper General Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 284.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13525094006

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 331.6

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 236.9

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 331.6

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 213.2

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 284.3

Ocala, Florida

Tuscawilla Art Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 284.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13526298447

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.78 one way

$105.56 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$57.42	$114.83
premium	$4.72	$61.66	$123.32
diesel	$5.61	$73.21	$146.43

Estimated Tolls: $18.08

Florida's Turnpike (258.3 mi) $18.08

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

$53

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.5	1	$34.82	$15.92
Efficient EV	82.9	0	$29.02	$13.26
EV Truck/SUV	132.6	1	$46.42	$21.22

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Miramar, FL

Afternoon in Miramar on Friday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alachua, FL

Afternoon in Alachua on Friday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

12 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

6h 17m 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 Miramar, FL to Alachua, FL covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 43rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Miramar, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.78 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.

The route from Miramar, FL to Alachua, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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Trip Overview

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Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Alachua, FL

Nearby Places

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Holy Grain Coffee Shop

Harvest Thyme Alachua

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

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Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

The Juniper General Store

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Blink Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

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Blink Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Miramar, FL

Alachua, FL

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 17m on the road

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