Trip from Miramar, FL to Live Oak, FL

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

Drive Time

7h 5m

Distance

381.8 mi

615 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 54m ★

6 AM

7h 5m

8 AM

7h 28m

10 AM

7h 13m

12 PM

7h 11m

3 PM

7h 14m

5 PM

7h 27m

8 PM

6h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Miramar, FL to Live Oak, FL covers 381.8 miles and takes about 7h 5m 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, West US Highway 90 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 $60.77 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

190.9 miles from Miramar, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 5m. Total distance: 381.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 7h 5m highway drive covering 381.8 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 16 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 381.8 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 14 key points

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

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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

6

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

7

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

8

361.6 mi into trip | ~6h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 90: Lake City, Live Oak

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 427 Toward US 90: Lake City, Live Oak

8

361.8 mi into trip | ~6h 37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 90 West

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	258.5 mi	4h 41m
I 75	99.8 mi	1h 46m
West US Highway 90	19.9 mi	27m
Pembroke Road	1.2 mi	2m
South 62nd Avenue	1 mi	2m
Bahama Drive	0.4 mi	1m
West Arcadia Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m
Hollywood Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

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 Live Oak, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

5

Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South 62nd Avenue

6

Turn left onto SR 820

441 ft · 25 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

7

Turn left

0.1 mi · 19 sec

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

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

9

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

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.

11

Merge onto I 75

100 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 427 Toward US 90: Lake City, Live Oak Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Keep slight left at fork

216 ft · 10 sec

Toward US 90 West Use the left lane.

14

Turn left onto US 90

20 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90

Use the straight lane.

15

Turn left onto Dowling Avenue

347 ft · 15 sec · Dowling Avenue

16

Arrive at destination

Dowling Avenue

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 190.9 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 3h 32m 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 84 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.9 miles or 3h 32m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Live Oak, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Miramar, FL

This is one driving day of about 381.8 miles and 7h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Miramar, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks 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 190.9 mi from Miramar, FL · 3h 32m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

191 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.9 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 Live Oak, FL

The final approach into Live Oak, 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 Live Oak, 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

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 381.8

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Live Oak, Florida

0.2 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

.50 Cal Coffee and Desserts

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 381.8

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+15415511613

Visit website

Arise Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

0.7 mi

Ellianos Coffee Live Oak (downtown)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

0.9 mi

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13863623875

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 218.2

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 327.3

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

.50 Cal Coffee and Desserts

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+15415511613

Visit website

Arise Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13863618062

Ellianos Coffee Live Oak (downtown)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+13863646594

Visit website

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 272.7

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13526933143

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 354.6

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 218.2

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 327.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+13522268512

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 300

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 327.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.3 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 381.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 300

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 218.2

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 327.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 218.2

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 327.3

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 327.3

Gainesville, Florida

+13529552008

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.77 one way

$121.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$66.11	$132.22
premium	$4.72	$70.99	$141.99
diesel	$5.61	$84.30	$168.59

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

$61

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.5	1	$40.09	$18.33
Efficient EV	95.5	1	$33.41	$15.27
EV Truck/SUV	152.7	1	$53.45	$24.44

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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 17, 2026

Origin

Miramar, FL

Afternoon in Miramar on Friday

Local time

3:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NE 6 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Destination

Live Oak, FL

Afternoon in Live Oak on Friday

Local time

3:33 PM

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

8 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

7h 5m 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 Live Oak, FL covers 381.8 miles and takes about 7h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, West US Highway 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 190.9 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 $60.77 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 14 significant decision points across 381.8 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 2.8 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.

The route from Miramar, FL to Live Oak, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Live Oak, FL

Nearby Places

Downtown Cafe

.50 Cal Coffee and Desserts

Downtown Cafe

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

Ellianos Coffee

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

Harvest Thyme Alachua

.50 Cal Coffee and Desserts

Arise Coffee

Ellianos Coffee Live Oak (downtown)

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

7 Brew Coffee

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

Paloma Parlor

Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

EvGateway Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

FPL EVolution Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Nehrling Gardens

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

Ingalls Park

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Miramar, FL

Live Oak, FL

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 5m on the road

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