Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Friday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Hendry County, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendry County, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar, FL to Hendry County, FL covers 89.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Sam Jones Trail, Josie Billie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Miramar, FL to Hendry County, FL covers 89.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 858 / Miramar Parkway.
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 2h 11m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CR 858 / Miramar Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Turn right onto CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Naples
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Naples
5
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward CR 833: Snake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49
Toward CR 833: Snake Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and Hendry County, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Cr 833 North: Snake Road North.
Alligator Alley
17 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 75
Naples
17 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 75
Cr 833 North: Snake Road North
49.9 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 41.5 mi | 44m |
| Sam Jones Trail | 20.6 mi | 35m |
| Josie Billie Highway | 13 mi | 21m |
| Miramar Parkway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Snake Road | 6 mi | 15m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 41.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Hendry County, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 858
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Naples
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
34 min
·
I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 49
Toward CR 833: Snake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
263 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CR 833 North: Snake Road North
8
Turn straight onto CR 833
6.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Snake Road
9
Continue on CR 833; BIA 1281
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Josie Billie Highway
10
Continue on CR 833
21 mi
·
35 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
11
Arrive at destination
CR 833
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendry County, 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.
+
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 89.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Miramar, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.8 mi from Miramar, FL · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hendry County, FL
The final approach into Hendry County, 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 Hendry County, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.26 one way
$28.52 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.51 | $31.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Hendry County, FL
Late night in Hendry County on Friday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
2h 11m 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 Hendry County, FL covers 89.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sam Jones Trail, Josie Billie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 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 $14.26 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 2h 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 858 / Miramar Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Miramar, FL and Hendry County, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Cr 833 North: Snake Road North.
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