Origin
South Beach, FL
Evening in South Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Beach, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Beach, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Spanning 138.3 miles, this trek from South Beach to Miami is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and SR A1A to complete the transit. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Since both your starting point and destination are located within Florida, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This itinerary is an ideal choice if you are looking for an efficient, highway-focused connection between these two locations.
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
69.2 miles from South Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route leans heavily on major thoroughfares, with highways accounting for 85% of your total travel time. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a significant 108.4-mile stretch along Florida's Turnpike. While you will encounter a mix of road types, the character remains focused on fast-paced movement rather than technical or winding secondary roads. Expect a steady, high-speed pace once you merge onto the main arteries. Because the majority of the drive is highway-oriented, it provides a predictable and efficient experience for those who prefer to minimize local traffic navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 108.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and SR A1A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR A1A.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 138.3 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 1.1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR A1A
At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
8
17.8 mi into trip
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~35m in
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
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
127 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95, US 441
7
127.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
137 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from South Beach, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.
Florida's Turnpike South
17.8 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 108.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| SR A1A | 9.6 mi | 17m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Okeechobee Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springline Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 108.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Anchor Drive
325 ft
·
11 sec
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Anchor Drive
2
Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive
33 ft
·
1 sec
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Anchor Drive
3
Continue on Anchor Drive
382 ft
·
13 sec
·
Anchor Drive
4
Turn slight left onto Springline Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Springline Drive
5
Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Springline Drive
6
Continue on Springline Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Springline Drive
7
Turn left onto Regatta Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Regatta Drive
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
SR A1A
Use the left / none lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR A1A
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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SR A1A
10
Turn left onto CR 605
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dixie Highway
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 4th Street
12
Turn right onto Avenue H
330 ft
·
13 sec
·
Avenue H
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
14
Turn right onto CR 770
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Avenue
15
Continue on CR 770
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the none lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
Use the none lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the efficient nature of this 138.3-mile route, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip only requires one planned stop, you can easily pace the drive to suit your personal schedule. Keep in mind that the long 108.4-mile segment on Florida's Turnpike means you should ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the on-ramp. If you find yourself needing a break, look to utilize that single stop strategically to stretch your legs before the final approach into Miami. Because the drive is under three hours, you can comfortably complete the journey in one sitting without feeling the need to rush.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from South Beach, FL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.4 miles.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 21m
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 South Beach, 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 South Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 108.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.2 mi from South Beach, FL · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.2 miles from South Beach, 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 108.4 miles.
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.
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
$23.10 one way
$46.21 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| premium | $4.90 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.73 | $61.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.59
Florida's Turnpike
(108.4 mi)
$7.59
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
$23
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 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.
Destination
Miami, FL
Evening in Miami on Sunday
Local time
7:21 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
5 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
2h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Beach, FL to Miami, FL covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, SR A1A, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from South Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 138.3 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 1.1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Beach, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.
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