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Trip from Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

157.5 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

Downtown West Melbourne, FL, FL

West Melbourne, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL covers 157.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.07 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.8 miles from Miramar, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

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 West Melbourne, 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

47 mi · 50 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road
17

Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast
18

Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Henry Avenue

72 ft · 2 sec · Henry Avenue
20

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 78.8 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 1h 31m 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 35 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.8 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Melbourne, 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 157.5 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.

town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jupiter, FL

79 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

Margate, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jupiter, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.8 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.07 one way

$50.14 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $27.27 $54.54
premium $4.72 $29.29 $58.57
diesel $5.61 $34.77 $69.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.3 0 $16.54 $7.56
Efficient EV 39.4 0 $13.78 $6.30
EV Truck/SUV 63 0 $22.05 $10.08

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Miramar, FL

Afternoon in Miramar on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Melbourne, FL

Afternoon in West Melbourne on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

4 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

3h 2m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

157.5 mi in 3h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Tropicana Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Miramar, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 157.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Miramar, FL to West Melbourne, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at West Melbourne, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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