Origin
Sawgrass, FL
Evening in Sawgrass on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sawgrass, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
337.8 mi
544 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Sawgrass to Miami covers 337.8 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 23 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via Preston Trail East, Sawgrass Drive East, and Ponte Vedra Boulevard throughout the Florida region. Expect to spend around $55 on fuel for the entire excursion. Because this route stays within the state of Florida, you can enjoy a consistent regional feel while moving toward your destination.
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
168.9 miles from Sawgrass, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 337.8-mile duration. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Preston Trail East, indicating a frequent need for turns and maneuvering. This technical style of driving offers a hands-on experience that differs significantly from cruising along a major expressway. Prepare for a steady, engaged pace as you make your way south.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Preston Trail East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sawgrass, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Trail East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sawgrass Drive East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ponte Vedra Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mickler Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palm Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nocatee Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Ridge Boulevard South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Ridge Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Preston Trail East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sawgrass, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Deer Run Drive South
43 ft
·
5 sec
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Deer Run Drive South
2
Turn right onto Preston Trail East
322 ft
·
14 sec
·
Preston Trail East
3
Keep slight left to continue on Preston Trail East
144 ft
·
11 sec
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Preston Trail East
4
Turn left onto Sawgrass Drive East
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sawgrass Drive East
5
Turn right onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ponte Vedra Boulevard
6
Continue on Mickler Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickler Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Palm Valley Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Valley Road
9
Continue on Nocatee Parkway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Nocatee Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Valley Ridge Boulevard South
11
Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Valley Ridge Boulevard
12
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 95 South: Daytona Beach
14
Merge slight left
199 mi
·
3 hr 34 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
16
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
17
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
18
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
19
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
20
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, US 441
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South
24
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
26
Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Court
27
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
28
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, planning your departure for early in the day is a smart move to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigation. With only one planned stop along the way, keep your fuel levels in mind and top off before you depart to manage your $55 budget effectively. The lack of highway miles means your travel time is highly dependent on local traffic conditions, so remain flexible with your arrival expectations. Pay close attention to your GPS while navigating the turns on Preston Trail East, Sawgrass Drive East, and Ponte Vedra Boulevard to avoid missing your next maneuver. Taking advantage of your single planned stop is essential for stretching your legs after navigating such a winding, technical path.
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 168.9 miles from Sawgrass, FL, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 2h 41m 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 25m
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 Sawgrass, 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 Sawgrass, FL
This is one driving day of about 337.8 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sawgrass, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.9 mi from Sawgrass, FL · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 168.9 miles from Sawgrass, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$56.43 one way
$112.86 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $61.12 | $122.25 |
| premium | $4.90 | $65.11 | $130.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.05 | $150.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.47 | $16.21 |
| Efficient EV | 84.5 | 0 | $29.56 | $13.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.1 | 1 | $47.29 | $21.62 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Evening in Miami on Sunday
Local time
8:08 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 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 23m 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 Sawgrass, FL to Miami, FL covers 337.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Preston Trail East, Sawgrass Drive East, Ponte Vedra Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.9 miles from Sawgrass, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.43 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 straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sawgrass, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sawgrass, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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