Origin
Saint Augustine, FL
Afternoon in Saint Augustine on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
292.7 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Augustine, FL
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Saint Augustine, FL to Miramar, FL is 292.7 miles and takes about 5h 32m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you within the state of Florida for its entirety, focusing on major highways for efficiency. Expect a fairly straightforward drive designed for covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll want to get an early start to make the most of your driving time and arrive before evening. Consider this a practical transit route for getting from point A to point B smoothly.
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
146.3 miles from Saint Augustine, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 168.3 mi | 3h 1m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.2 mi | 1h 52m |
| South Ponce de Leon Boulevard | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Ponce de Leon Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Okeechobee Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine, FL and Miramar, FL.
Start on Cordova Street
Turn left onto Carrera Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 70
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 820
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
Arrive at destination
Given the 5h 32m estimated duration, starting your journey from Saint Augustine in the morning is advisable to ensure a comfortable arrival in Miramar. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I 95, as services can sometimes be spaced out on major highways. The $48 fuel cost is an estimate, so be prepared for slight variations. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but an early departure will make the drive more relaxed.
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.
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 64 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.3 miles or 2h 45m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Augustine, 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 Saint Augustine, FL
This is one driving day of about 292.7 miles and 5h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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.
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Saint Augustine, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 185.5 and 291 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$47.80 one way
$95.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $52.96 | $105.93 |
| premium | $4.90 | $56.42 | $112.84 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.16
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
$48
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.73 | $14.05 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.73 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Saint Augustine on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Miramar on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the route utilizing major interstates and turnpikes. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 168.3 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads include I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, suggesting a predominantly high-speed environment. While South Ponce de Leon Boulevard is mentioned, its role is likely brief, as the profile indicates a highway-focused experience, meaning most of your time will be spent on faster, more direct roads designed for efficient travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 185.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 292.7 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 185.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Augustine, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
Miami
Florida's Turnpike South
Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 292.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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