Origin
Seaside, FL
Late night in Seaside on Monday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
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Trip from Seaside, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
11h 28m
Distance
623.7 mi
1,004 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 19m
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6 AM
11h 29m
8 AM
11h 50m
10 AM
11h 36m
12 PM
11h 34m
3 PM
11h 37m
5 PM
11h 49m
8 PM
11h 23m
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
The drive from Seaside, FL to Miami, FL covers 623.7 miles and takes about 11h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $104.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
311.9 miles from Seaside, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 623.7 miles and 11h 28m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 264.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 347.9 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 623.7 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 347.9 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 612.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 613.2 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
347.9 mi into trip
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~6h 24m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
612.4 mi into trip
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~11h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
613.2 mi into trip
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~11h 13m 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
622.4 mi into trip
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~11h 25m 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
623.2 mi into trip
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~11h 27m in
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North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Seaside, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
347.9 mi in
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~6h 24m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
347.9 mi in
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~6h 24m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 264.2 mi | 4h 46m |
| I 10 | 211 mi | 3h 46m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| US Highway 331 South | 23.8 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| East County Highway 30A | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 283 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 98 West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 264.2 mi, about 4h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on East County Highway 30A
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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East County Highway 30A
2
Turn right onto County Highway 283
1.7 mi
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4 min
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County Highway 283
3
Turn left onto US Highway 98 West
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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US Highway 98 West
4
Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
24 mi
·
30 min
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US Highway 331 South
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
6
Merge slight left
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
8
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264 mi
·
4 hr 46 min
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Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 95, US 441
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 South
13
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
15
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest 8th Street
16
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Miami Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 311.9 miles from Seaside, FL, or about 5h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 137 miles or 2h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311.9 miles or 5h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 311.9 miles or 5h 45m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 18m
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 Seaside, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Seaside, FL
Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miami, FL
Aim for roughly 312 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Seaside, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 264.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 311.9 mi from Seaside, FL · 5h 45m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
206 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
412 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Palm Bay, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
312 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 312 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 311.9 miles from Seaside, 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 264.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 312 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Miami, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$104.19 one way
$208.37 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
218 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $112.86 | $225.71 |
| premium | $4.90 | $120.22 | $240.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $138.56 | $277.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 218.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 187.1 | 2 | $65.49 | $29.94 |
| Efficient EV | 155.9 | 1 | $54.57 | $24.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 249.5 | 3 | $87.32 | $39.92 |
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Miami on Monday
Local time
5:24 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
11h 28m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Seaside, FL to Miami, FL covers 623.7 miles and takes about 11h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 312 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 311.9 miles from Seaside, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $104.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 623.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 347.9 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 612.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 613.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Seaside, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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