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Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
293.6 mi
473 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
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Silver Springs Shores to Miami is 293.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m via Florida's Turnpike and I 95, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Florida, moving from the central part of the state down to the vibrant South Florida region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a solid choice for a single-day drive when you want to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained major roadways, so pack some snacks and prepare for consistent travel.
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
146.8 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 260.4 mi | 4h 42m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Nathan Mayo Highway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| US 301 | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Southeast 92nd Loop | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 132nd Street Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Oak Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Emerald Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs Shores, FL and Miami, FL.
Start on Water Track
Turn left onto Water Road
Turn right onto Spring Road
Turn right onto Emerald Road
Turn right onto Oak Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
Turn left onto Southeast 92nd Loop
Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road
Turn left onto US 301
Continue on US 301
Take the ramp
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 5h 38m estimated drive time, starting your journey in Silver Springs Shores in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. With a single day recommended, you can plan for one stop to break up the 293.6 miles. Watch for potential tolls along Florida's Turnpike, as they are common on this route. Fuel costs are estimated at $47, so ensure your tank is full before departing or plan your refueling stop strategically, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road character is over 260 miles.
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 65 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.8 miles or 2h 53m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Silver Springs Shores, 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 Silver Springs Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 293.6 miles and 5h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 146.8 miles from Silver Springs Shores, 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 260.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 293.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$46.73 one way
$93.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $50.84 | $101.67 |
| premium | $4.72 | $54.59 | $109.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.82 | $129.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.23
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
$47
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.83 | $14.09 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.69 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.10 | $18.79 |
Gas CO2
103 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 Silver Springs Shores on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Miami on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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 Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 94% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The primary route involves significant stretches on Florida's Turnpike, including a continuous segment of 260.4 miles. This means you'll largely be on a high-speed, limited-access highway designed for efficient travel. While the drive is predominantly on these main roads, the transition between Florida's Turnpike and I 95 will be the main change in road character you experience. It's a route built for covering distance.
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 3.3 miles in near Southeast 110th Street Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 293.6 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 3.3 miles (Southeast 110th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 282.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 283.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
“The Magic City” · Founded 1825
Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 293.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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