Origin
Wellington, FL
Morning in Wellington on Friday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellington, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellington, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Wellington, FL, to Miami, FL? This 67.3-mile journey takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily be on major highways, with Florida's Turnpike and I-95 forming the backbone of your route. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $11, making it an economical option. With no specific stops recommended, you can decide to push straight through or pause as needed. This highway-focused drive offers a straightforward connection within Florida.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily towards a highway-focused experience, with 85% of the drive utilizing major roadways. Expect a significant stretch of 48.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, providing a consistent, uninterrupted pace. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed highways like I-95, you'll also encounter segments on Forest Hill Boulevard, offering a slight change of pace before merging back onto the main thoroughfares. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 48.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.7 miles in near US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wellington, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 48.1 mi | 55m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| State Road 7 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lake Worth Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Westhampton Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 48.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Montauk Drive
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Montauk Drive
2
Turn right onto Westhampton Circle
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Westhampton Circle
3
Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 7
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn left onto FL 802
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Worth Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Wellington, FL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Wellington, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.37
Florida's Turnpike
(48.1 mi)
$3.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Miami on Friday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Wellington, FL to Miami, FL covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Forest Hill Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Wellington, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wellington, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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