Trip from Redington Beach, FL to Miami, FL

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

273.3 mi

440 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 1m ★

6 AM

5h 14m

8 AM

5h 41m

10 AM

5h 24m

12 PM

5h 21m

3 PM

5h 25m

5 PM

5h 40m

8 PM

5h 6m

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

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Miami, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

Traveling from Redington Beach to Miami covers 273.3 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You will spend roughly 89% of your journey on major roads, including I-75, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and Florida's Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $46, it is a straightforward trek across the state. Whether you are heading south for a vacation or a quick getaway, the direct nature of this path makes it a reliable choice for drivers who prefer efficiency over backroad detours.

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

136.6 miles from Redington Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly. The route is dominated by a significant 209.3-mile stretch on I-75, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. You will encounter a mix of fast-paced highway segments and toll roads that keep the pace steady. While the drive is largely functional, the inclusion of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge adds a distinct structural highlight to the journey. Be prepared for a consistent, high-velocity drive that requires focus as you transition between major transit corridors.

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 Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 240.5 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 25 significant decision points across 273.3 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 240.5 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

240.5 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in | 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...

249.6 mi into trip | ~4h 40m 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...

250.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m 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

250.9 mi into trip | ~4h 43m 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

261.9 mi into trip | ~4h 56m 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 Redington Beach, 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

240.5 mi in | ~4h 30m | via I 595

Florida's Turnpike

249.6 mi in | ~4h 40m

Orlando

249.7 mi in | ~4h 41m | via SR 84

Miami South

250.1 mi in | ~4h 41m

Orlando North

250.1 mi in | ~4h 41m

Florida's Turnpike South

250.9 mi in | ~4h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	209.3 mi	3h 44m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	13.4 mi	15m
Florida's Turnpike	10.4 mi	12m
Port Everglades Expressway	9 mi	10m
I 95	9 mi	11m
I 275	6 mi	8m
Tyrone Boulevard North	3.4 mi	6m
5th Avenue North	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FL 699

0.8 mi · 1 min · Gulf Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto FL 666

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward St Petersburg

Turn straight onto US-19 ALT

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US-19 ALT

3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT

2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 31st Street North

1.1 mi · 2 min · 31st Street North

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 275

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 275

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275

Toward I 75 South: Naples

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

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

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 8 Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the none lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

10 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95, US 441 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 273.3-mile trip, consider planning at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is highway-intensive, you have the flexibility to complete the journey in one sitting if you leave early to avoid peak traffic. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $46, so topping off your tank before hitting the longest 209.3-mile interstate stretch is a smart move. Because the route relies heavily on Florida's Turnpike and I-75, check for real-time traffic updates before you depart to navigate around any potential congestion on these busy arteries.

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 136.6 miles from Redington Beach, FL, or about 2h 39m 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.6 miles or 2h 39m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Redington Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Redington Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 273.3 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redington Beach, 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 136.6 mi from Redington Beach, FL · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cape Coral, FL

137 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

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.6 miles from Redington Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$45.65 one way

$91.31 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$49.45	$98.90
premium	$4.90	$52.68	$105.36
diesel	$5.64	$60.72	$121.44

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

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82	1	$28.70	$13.12
Efficient EV	68.3	0	$23.91	$10.93
EV Truck/SUV	109.3	1	$38.26	$17.49

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Redington Beach, FL

Evening in Redington Beach on Sunday

Local time

5:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Sunday

Local time

5:44 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

8 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

5h 14m 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 Redington Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 273.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.6 miles from Redington Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.65 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.

Between Redington Beach, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South, Orlando North and Florida's Turnpike South.