Origin
Winter Park, FL
Night in Winter Park on Thursday
Local time
11:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter Park, FL to Miramar, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
225 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winter Park, FL
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Trip Overview
This 225-mile drive from Winter Park, FL to Miramar, FL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for about 4 hours and 18 minutes of driving time, with a fuel cost estimated at $36. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike and I-4, making it a very efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. With 96% of the drive on highways, it's designed for steady progress rather than leisurely sightseeing. You'll likely only need one planned stop along the way, making this a practical option for a quick trip.
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
112.5 miles from Winter Park, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 225 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 225-mile trip, with 96% of the route consisting of high-speed roads. The journey is characterized by long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 208.6-mile segment solely on Florida's Turnpike. This means consistent speed and minimal distractions for much of the drive. While the main roads include I-4 and Orange Avenue, the vast majority of your time will be spent on the turnpike, offering a direct and efficient path south through Florida.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 208.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. 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 Clay Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 225 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 2.7 miles (Clay Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Clay Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Clay Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Ocala
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 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
7
221.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winter Park, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Ocala and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami
11.9 mi in
|
~20m
Ocala
11.9 mi in
|
~20m
Florida's Turnpike South
12.6 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 208.6 mi | 3h 46m |
| I 4 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Orange Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fairbanks Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Osceola Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 208.6 mi, about 3h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Park, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on FL 426
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Brewer Avenue
2
Continue on FL 426
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Osceola Avenue
3
Continue on FL 426
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairbanks Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 426
241 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fairbanks Avenue
5
Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Orange Avenue
6
Turn right onto Westminster Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Westminster Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Clay Avenue
157 ft
·
11 sec
·
Clay Avenue
8
Turn left onto Par Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Par Street
9
Turn slight left
62 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 4 West
11
Merge onto I 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
14
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
15
Merge onto I 4
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
209 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
24
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
25
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
26
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour and 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Winter Park to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the South Florida region. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, ensure your tank is full before leaving. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 200 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan your single stop strategically within that segment for fuel or a break. Given the highway-focused nature, staying alert and maintaining a consistent speed will be key to reaching Miramar efficiently.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.5 miles from Winter Park, FL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.6 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.5 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Winter Park, 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 Winter Park, FL
This is one driving day of about 225 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Winter Park, 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 208.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.5 mi from Winter Park, FL · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.5 miles from Winter Park, 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 208.6 miles.
Arriving in Miramar, FL
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.81 one way
$71.63 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $38.96 | $77.92 |
| premium | $4.72 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.68 | $99.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.60
Florida's Turnpike
(208.6 mi)
$14.60
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
$36
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.69 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.50 | $14.40 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Miramar, FL
Night in Miramar on Thursday
Local time
11:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
9 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
4h 18m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Winter Park, FL to Miramar, FL covers 225 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 4, Orange Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.5 miles from Winter Park, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 225 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 2.7 miles (Clay Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Winter Park, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Ocala and Florida's Turnpike South.
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