Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
123 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
The drive from Vero Beach, FL to Miramar, FL covers 123 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, North Kings Highway, US Highway 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.55 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
61.5 miles from Vero Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 123 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and North Kings Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and North Kings Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 605 / Old Dixie Highway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 123 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 0.1 miles (CR 605 / Old Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (FL 713 / Turnpike Feeder Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 605 / Old Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713 / Turnpike Feeder Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Between Vero Beach, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami
Florida's Turnpike South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 102.2 mi | 1h 52m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 1 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Dixie Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Vero Beach, FL and Miramar, FL.
Start on FL 60
Turn left onto CR 605
Turn left onto 4th Street
Turn right onto US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
Continue on FL 713
Continue on FL 713
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 820
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
Arrive at 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Vero 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 Vero Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 123 miles and 2h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Vero Beach, FL · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.5 miles from Vero 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 102.2 miles.
The final approach into Miramar, 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 Miramar, 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.
Regular Gas
$20.55 one way
$41.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
| premium | $4.90 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.37
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
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Evening in Vero Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Miramar on Saturday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
62 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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