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Trip from Navarre, FL to Miami, FL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

12h 11m

Distance

666.9 mi

1,073 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$106

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
12h 0m ★
6 AM
12h 11m
8 AM
12h 33m
10 AM
12h 19m
12 PM
12h 17m
3 PM
12h 20m
5 PM
12h 32m
8 PM
12h 5m

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

Downtown Navarre, FL, FL

Navarre, FL

Arian Fernandez

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

This 666.9-mile journey from Navarre, FL to Miami, FL is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 12 hours and 11 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length and profile as a long-distance drive, splitting this trip over two recommended days is a wise approach. You'll primarily navigate I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, covering 99% highway miles. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $106 for this extensive travel. This route is best suited for those looking to cover ground efficiently across the state of Florida.

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

333.5 miles from Navarre, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

The majority of your drive, 99% highway miles, will consist of interstate travel, making it a fast-paced experience. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 264.2 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods on this main artery. As you transition to Florida's Turnpike and I-75, the character remains largely consistent: efficient, high-speed transit designed for covering distance. This road personality prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 264.2 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 391 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 666.9 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 391 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 655.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 656.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

8
391 mi into trip | ~7h 6m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
655.6 mi into trip | ~11h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95, US 441
7
656.4 mi into trip | ~11h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South
8
665.5 mi into trip | ~12h 7m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

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 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
6
666.4 mi into trip | ~12h 9m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Navarre, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

391 mi in | ~7h 6m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

391 mi in | ~7h 6m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 264.2 mi 4h 43m
Florida's Turnpike 264.2 mi 4h 46m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
State Highway 87 18.1 mi 25m
I 95 9 mi 11m
North Miami Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Navarre Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 264.2 mi, about 4h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Navarre, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on US 98

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Navarre Parkway
2

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
3

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road
4

Turn straight onto FL 87

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 87
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
6

Merge onto I 10

264 mi · 4 hr 43 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

To make this 12-hour drive more manageable, consider departing early in the morning and planning for at least one overnight stop. With a total of 3 recommended stops, you can break up the 666.9 miles into more comfortable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 264.2 miles on I-10, where services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $106 for fuel will help you plan your expenses for this cross-state trek.

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 333.5 miles from Navarre, FL, or about 6h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.2 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 147 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 333.5 miles or 6h 4m 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 333.5 miles or 6h 4m

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 11h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Navarre, 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.

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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 Navarre, FL

Aim for roughly 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Miami, FL

Aim for roughly 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 miles from Navarre, 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 264.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 333.5 mi from Navarre, FL · 6h 4m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Lake City, FL

220 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.

Popular next leg

Lake City, FL to Miami, FL

376.5 mi · 6h 56m

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Palm Bay, FL

440 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 Palm Bay, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

333 mi · about 6.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 333 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 333.5 miles from Navarre, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 333 miles or 6.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Miami, FL

The final approach into Miami, 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 Miami, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Miami, 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

$106.15 one way

$212.31 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 233 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $115.47 $230.95
premium $4.72 $124.01 $248.01
diesel $5.61 $147.24 $294.49

Estimated Tolls: $18.49

Florida's Turnpike (264.2 mi) $18.49

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

$106

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$255–$365

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 233.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 200.1 2 $70.02 $32.01
Efficient EV 166.7 1 $58.35 $26.68
EV Truck/SUV 266.8 3 $93.37 $42.68

Gas CO2

233 kg

EV CO2

78 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Navarre, FL

Evening in Navarre on Wednesday

Local time

6:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Wednesday

Local time

7:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

12h 11m 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 Navarre, FL to Miami, FL covers 666.9 miles and takes about 12h 11m 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 333 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 333.5 miles from Navarre, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $106.15 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 13 significant decision points across 666.9 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 391 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 655.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 656.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Navarre, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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