Origin
Miramar, FL
Afternoon in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Destin, FL
Drive Time
11h 34m
Distance
623.2 mi
1,003 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
Destin, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar, FL to Destin, FL covers 623.2 miles and takes about 11h 34m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Tropicana Street, West Arcadia Drive, Pembroke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $104.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
311.6 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 623.2 miles and 11h 34m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Tropicana Street and West Arcadia Drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tropicana Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 34m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 11h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar, FL to Destin, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tropicana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Arcadia Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pembroke Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 62nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tropicana Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Destin, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Bahama Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
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Tropicana Street
3
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West Arcadia Drive
4
Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Pembroke Road
5
Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 62nd Avenue
6
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
440 ft
·
26 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
8
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
9
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
·
4 hr 40 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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I 10 West: Tallahassee
14
Merge slight right
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
16
Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 331 South
17
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
6 min
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on State Highway 20 West
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 20 West
20
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Walter Francis Spence Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter Francis Spence Parkway
22
Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Emerald Coast Parkway
23
Turn right onto Benning Drive
335 ft
·
14 sec
·
Benning Drive
24
Turn left
259 ft
·
20 sec
25
Turn right
89 ft
·
9 sec
26
Turn right onto Mountain Drive
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mountain Drive
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 311.6 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 5h 47m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 137 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311.6 miles or 5h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 311.6 miles or 5h 47m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Destin, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miramar, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramar, FL
Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Destin, FL
Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Miramar, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 311.6 mi from Miramar, FL · 5h 47m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
206 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
411 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
312 mi · about 5.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 312 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 311.6 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 312 miles or 5.8 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Destin, FL
The final approach into Destin, 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 Destin, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Destin, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$104.10 one way
$208.21 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $112.76 | $225.53 |
| premium | $4.90 | $120.13 | $240.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $138.45 | $276.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 218 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 187 | 2 | $65.44 | $29.91 |
| Efficient EV | 155.8 | 1 | $54.53 | $24.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 249.3 | 3 | $87.25 | $39.88 |
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Destin, FL
Afternoon in Destin on Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
17 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
11h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Destin, FL covers 623.2 miles and takes about 11h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tropicana Street, West Arcadia Drive, Pembroke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 312 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 311.6 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 $104.10 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 11h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar, FL to Destin, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Miramar, FL to Destin, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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