Origin
New Port Richey, FL
Afternoon in New Port Richey on Sunday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Port Richey, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
298.6 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
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6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Port Richey, FL
Arian Fernandez
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Driving from New Port Richey to Miami covers approximately 298.6 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 46 minutes. Because this route is almost entirely highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $50 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating through Florida, you will primarily utilize I-75 and US Highway 19 to make your way south. It is a straightforward, practical transit between these two regions, perfect for those prioritizing speed and efficiency over backroad exploration.
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
149.3 miles from New Port Richey, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
With 93% of the journey spent on highways, this drive is designed for consistent speed rather than meandering. You will encounter a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 209.3 miles on I-75, which defines the majority of your time behind the wheel. The experience transitions from the initial connection via US Highway 19 to the long-haul interstate environment. Crossing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge provides a distinct change in elevation and scenery compared to the flatter inland segments. Overall, the road maintains a professional, high-speed pace that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US Highway 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 265.9 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 298.6 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 265.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 275.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
265.9 mi into trip
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~5h 2m in
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I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
8
274.9 mi into trip
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~5h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
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 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...
8
275.9 mi into trip
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~5h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
8
276.3 mi into trip
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~5h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
287.3 mi into trip
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~5h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95, US 441
Towns Along This Route
Between New Port Richey, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Lauderdale
265.9 mi in
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~5h 2m
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via I 595
Florida's Turnpike
274.9 mi in
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~5h 12m
Orlando
275.1 mi in
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~5h 12m
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via SR 84
Miami South
275.5 mi in
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~5h 13m
Orlando North
275.5 mi in
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~5h 13m
Florida's Turnpike South
276.3 mi in
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~5h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 209.3 mi | 3h 44m |
| US Highway 19 | 24.5 mi | 35m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 19 North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Tennessee Avenue
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tennessee Avenue
2
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Marine Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto US 19
25 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 19
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 275 South
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
10 mi
·
11 min
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I 275
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
11
Merge onto I 275; US 19
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
13
Merge onto I 75
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 84
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the none lane.
21
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
Use the none lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly 6-hour trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion as you approach the Miami area. Keep in mind that with such a high highway percentage, your focus should remain on steady pacing rather than frequent exits. Because the longest stretch covers over 200 miles, ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the main interstate section to avoid unnecessary detours. Flexibility is on your side here, so adjust your departure time to bypass peak traffic hours if possible.
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 149.3 miles from New Port Richey, FL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.3 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
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 New Port Richey, 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 New Port Richey, FL
This is one driving day of about 298.6 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Port Richey, 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 75 for about 209.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.3 mi from New Port Richey, FL · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.3 miles from New Port Richey, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 209.3 miles.
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.
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
$49.88 one way
$99.76 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.03 | $108.06 |
| premium | $4.90 | $57.56 | $115.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.34 | $132.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.67
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)
$0.94
Florida's Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
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
$50
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.35 | $14.33 |
| Efficient EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.13 | $11.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.4 | 1 | $41.80 | $19.11 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Sunday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 46m 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 New Port Richey, FL to Miami, FL covers 298.6 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US Highway 19, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.3 miles from New Port Richey, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.88 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 298.6 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 265.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 275.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Port Richey, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North and Florida's Turnpike South.
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