Origin
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Afternoon in Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
76.4 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Palm Beach Gardens to Miami is a straightforward 76.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because this trip is entirely contained within Florida, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly commute between the two regions. You will primarily utilize Florida's Turnpike and I-95 to navigate the corridor. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick getaway, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, serving as a direct link between these two major hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will quickly transition onto Florida's Turnpike, where you can settle in for a long, uninterrupted stretch of 61.9 miles. While the route begins with local navigation via Ryder Cup Boulevard, the experience is defined by the consistent pace of the interstate system. Don't expect winding backroads here; instead, anticipate a focused, high-speed transit that links the northern suburbs directly into the urban core of Miami. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 76.4 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.8 miles: 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.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
8
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
7
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 61.9 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Ryder Cup Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Championship Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Jog Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| General Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Diamond Head Way
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
Diamond Head Way
2
Turn left onto Monterey Boulevard
441 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monterey Boulevard
3
Turn right onto General Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
General Drive
4
Turn left onto Championship Drive
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
Championship Drive
5
Continue on Championship Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Championship Drive
6
Turn left onto Ryder Cup Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ryder Cup Boulevard
7
Continue on North Jog Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jog Road
8
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
62 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 37-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 76.4-mile route, you can complete the drive in one efficient push. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you hit the Turnpike, as keeping your tank topped off will help you stick to your $13 estimated budget. Because the majority of this drive is on high-speed highways, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your travel time stays as close to the estimate as possible. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks based on your personal comfort rather than necessity.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 76.4 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 61.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Palm Beach Gardens, FL · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.76 one way
$25.52 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Florida's Turnpike
(61.9 mi)
$4.33
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Sunday
Local time
4:49 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
3 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
1h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Miami, FL covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Ryder Cup Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.2 miles from Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 76.4 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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