Origin
Miramar, FL
Evening in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Pace, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11h 53m
Distance
647.6 mi
1,042 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$103
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 42m
★
6 AM
11h 53m
8 AM
12h 15m
10 AM
12h 1m
12 PM
11h 59m
3 PM
12h 2m
5 PM
12h 13m
8 PM
11h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pace, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar, FL to Pace, FL covers 647.6 miles and takes about 11h 53m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $103.08 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
323.8 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 647.6 miles and 11h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 264.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 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 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 15 significant decision points across 647.6 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
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
368.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
368.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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 Pace, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
368.8 mi in
|
~6h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 264.6 mi | 4h 43m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 258.5 mi | 4h 41m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Caroline Street | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| FL 87 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 62nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 264.6 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Pace, 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
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
265 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
16
Turn right onto FL 87
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 87
17
Turn left onto US 90; FL 87
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Caroline Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 90
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 323.8 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 5h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.6 miles.
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 142 miles or 2h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 323.8 miles or 5h 56m 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 323.8 miles or 5h 56m
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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pace, 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.
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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 324 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pace, FL
Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 142 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 264.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 323.8 mi from Miramar, FL · 5h 56m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
214 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
427 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
324 mi · about 5.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 324 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 142 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 323.8 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 324 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Pace, FL
The final approach into Pace, 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 Pace, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pace, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$103.08 one way
$206.16 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
227 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $112.13 | $224.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $120.42 | $240.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $142.98 | $285.96 |
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
$103
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$251–$361
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 226.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 194.3 | 2 | $68.00 | $31.08 |
| Efficient EV | 161.9 | 1 | $56.67 | $25.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 259 | 3 | $90.66 | $41.45 |
Gas CO2
227 kg
EV CO2
76 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
Pace, FL
Evening in Pace on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
10 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 53m 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 Pace, FL covers 647.6 miles and takes about 11h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. 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 324 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 323.8 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 $103.08 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 647.6 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.
On the drive from Miramar, FL to Pace, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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