Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Avon Park, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Miramar to Avon Park, expect a brief trip covering just 8.8 miles. This local journey takes about 17 minutes to complete, making it a quick excursion that fits easily into a single day. You will primarily navigate via South State Road 7, Griffin Road, and Pembroke Road rather than major interstates. Budgeting for fuel is simple, as the trip costs only about $1. Since the entire drive remains within the same region of Florida, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or significant regional shifts. It is a straightforward, no-fuss commute that serves its purpose for local travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local experience behind the wheel, as this route features zero highway driving. You will spend most of your time navigating surface streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting only 4.7 miles along South State Road 7. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersection transitions. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this drive requires your full attention on the local traffic patterns. It is an efficient, practical way to connect these two points without the high-speed intensity of a major highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Road 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Tropicana Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Tropicana Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 441 / South State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Arcadia Drive
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 441 / South State Road 7
Turn left onto US 441 / South State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 818 / Griffin Road
Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Southwest 27th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road 7 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Griffin Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 27th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Arcadia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tropicana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road 7
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
3
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 824
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pembroke Road
5
Turn left onto US 441
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South State Road 7
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 818
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Griffin Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left
107 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Avon Park, FL
Morning in Avon Park on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
17m 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 Miramar, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 8.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Road 7, Griffin Road, Pembroke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 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 $1.40 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 is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Tropicana Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 441 / South State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Miramar, FL to Avon Park, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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