Origin
Pine Island Ridge, FL
Night in Pine Island Ridge on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Island Ridge, FL to Miami, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Island Ridge, FL
Arian Fernandez
Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
This quick 27.5-mile drive from Pine Island Ridge to Miami takes about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on major highways, with Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and the Port Everglades Expressway forming the backbone of this journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience connecting two points within Florida.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. This journey is characterized by its efficiency, moving you quickly from your starting point to Miami. While not designed for scenic exploration, it provides a direct and functional path, keeping you on fast-moving roads for the majority of the trip. The character remains consistent, prioritizing direct travel over leisurely cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 10.4 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 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m 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...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando...
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Island Ridge, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North, Florida's Turnpike South and Port Of Miami.
Florida's Turnpike
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Orlando
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
|
via SR 84
Miami South
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Orlando North
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike South
5.1 mi in
|
~9m
Port Of Miami
26.1 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Orange Grove Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| SR 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Pine Island Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island Ridge, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Pine Ridge Drive
386 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pine Ridge Drive
2
Turn left onto Orange Grove Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Orange Grove Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto South Pine Island Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Pine Island Road
4
Turn right onto SR 84
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 84
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 595 East
6
Merge onto I 595
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
7
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.
8
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
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Miami on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
39m 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 Pine Island Ridge, FL to Miami, FL covers 27.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Port Everglades Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Pine Island Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.38 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pine Island Ridge, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North, Florida's Turnpike South and Port Of Miami.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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