The drive from Miramar, FL to Neptune Beach, FL covers 332.1 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, East Beltway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 203.6 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.86 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
166 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 332.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 15m highway drive covering 332.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 203.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 203.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 332.1 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 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 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
8
105.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
320.4 mi into trip|~5h 55m in
Take the exit toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches
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 53A
Toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beach...
8
325.5 mi into trip|~6h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward San Pablo Road, Mayo Clinic
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miramar, FL to Neptune Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Vero Beach
105.8 mi in|~2h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
203.6 mi
3h 38m
Florida's Turnpike
102.5 mi
1h 53m
East Beltway
4.4 mi
5m
FL 9B
4.3 mi
4m
Butler Boulevard
3.9 mi
4m
San Pablo Parkway
2 mi
3m
Beach Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Penman Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 203.6 mi, about 3h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Neptune Beach, 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, OrlandoUse 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
102 mi·1 hr 53 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
12
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
204 mi·3 hr 38 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 333Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·53 sec
Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville BeachesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto FL 9B
4.3 mi·4 min·FL 9B
19
Merge onto I 295
4.4 mi·5 min·East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 53AToward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto FL 202
3.9 mi·4 min·Butler Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward San Pablo RoadUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
334 ft·8 sec
Toward San Pablo Road, Mayo ClinicUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on San Pablo Parkway
2.0 mi·3 min·San Pablo Parkway
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on San Pablo Road South
0.3 mi·30 sec·San Pablo Road South
26
Turn right onto US 90
1.9 mi·3 min·Beach Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Penman Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Penman Road
28
Turn right onto Seagate Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Seagate Avenue
29
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.3 mi·47 sec·3rd Street
30
Arrive at destination
SR A1A
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 166 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.6 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166 miles or 3h 8m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Neptune Beach, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramar, FL
This is one driving day of about 332.1 miles and 6h 15m.
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 I 95 for about 203.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166 mi from Miramar, FL
· 3h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 274.8
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$15
near mile 297.7
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
$25
near mile 206.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.86 one way
$105.72 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$57.50
$115.01
premium
$4.72
$61.75
$123.50
diesel
$5.61
$73.32
$146.65
Estimated Tolls: $7.17
Florida's Turnpike
(102.5 mi)$7.17
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 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
99.6
1
$34.87
$15.94
Efficient EV
83
0
$29.06
$13.28
EV Truck/SUV
132.8
1
$46.49
$21.25
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
Evening
in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Neptune Beach, FL
Evening
in Neptune Beach on Thursday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
7 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 15m 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 Neptune Beach, FL covers 332.1 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, East Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166 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 $52.86 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 332.1 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 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Miramar, FL to Neptune Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
