Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
140.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Larry Milligan
The drive from South Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 140.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anchor Drive, Springline Drive, Regatta Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.2 miles from South Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 140.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Regatta Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Delaware Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach, FL and Miami, FL.
Start on Anchor Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
Turn slight left onto Springline Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
Turn left onto Regatta Drive
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto Old Dixie Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street
Turn right onto Avenue H
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
Continue on Okeechobee Road
Take the ramp left
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.2 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South 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 South Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 140.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.2 mi from South Beach, FL · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from South Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$22.93 one way
$45.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
| premium | $4.90 | $27.06 | $54.13 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $24.04 | $48.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.66 | $8.99 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in South Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Miami on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
70 mi in
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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