Origin
Miramar, FL
Afternoon in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
231.5 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tropicana Street, West Arcadia Drive, Pembroke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.85 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
115.8 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 231.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 231.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tropicana Street | — | — |
| West Arcadia Drive | — | — |
| Pembroke Road | — | — |
| South 62nd Avenue | — | — |
| Hollywood Boulevard | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tropicana Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and New Smyrna Beach, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
3
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
4
Turn right onto Pembroke Road
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 Hollywood Boulevard
440 ft
·
26 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
8
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
9
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
102 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
11
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
12
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Daytona Beach
15
Merge slight left
120 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
17
Turn right onto State Road 44
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Road 44
18
Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 44
19
Turn left
190 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left onto Dixie Freeway
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dixie Freeway
22
Turn right
223 ft
·
16 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.8 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
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 51 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Smyrna 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 231.5 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.8 mi from Miramar, FL · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Smyrna Beach, FL
The final approach into New Smyrna Beach, 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 New Smyrna Beach, 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
$36.85 one way
$73.70 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $40.08 | $80.17 |
| premium | $4.72 | $43.05 | $86.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.31 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Afternoon in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
6 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 New Smyrna Beach, FL covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.8 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 $36.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Miramar, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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