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Trip from Woodville, FL to Miami, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 2m

Distance

463.5 mi

746 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$74

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
8h 54m ★
6 AM
9h 2m
8 AM
9h 19m
10 AM
9h 8m
12 PM
9h 6m
3 PM
9h 9m
5 PM
9h 18m
8 PM
8h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Woodville, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodville, FL to Miami, FL covers 463.5 miles and takes about 9h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Byron Butler Parkway, US 27 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

231.8 miles from Woodville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 264.2 mi 4h 46m
Byron Butler Parkway 58.3 mi 1h 14m
US 27 Alternate 48 mi 1h 1m
Coastal Highway 38.6 mi 49m
I 75 24.7 mi 26m
I 95 9 mi 11m
US 19 8.3 mi 11m
Woodville Highway 5.7 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 264.2 mi, about 4h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodville, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on FL 363

5.7 mi · 8 min · Woodville Highway
2

Turn left onto FL 267

3.8 mi · 5 min · Bloxham Cutoff Road
Use the left lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 98

39 mi · 49 min · Coastal Highway
4

Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate; US 221 Truck

58 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

8.3 mi · 11 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
6

Turn left onto US 27 Alternate

48 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 27 Alternate
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
8

Merge onto I 75

25 mi · 26 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 231.8 miles from Woodville, FL, or about 4h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.2 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 102 miles or 2h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 231.8 miles or 4h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 231.8 miles or 4h 45m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 51m

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 Woodville, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodville, FL

Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Miami, FL

Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Woodville, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 264.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lake Butler, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake Butler, FL

232 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Lake Butler, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

232 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 232 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Butler, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 231.8 miles from Woodville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 232 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miami, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 463.5

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

2.8 mi

Cottage Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Old Town, Florida

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Windermere, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.8

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

FunDimension Game Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17863601766

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 231.8

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Cottage Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.3

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13525428080

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.8

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 198.7

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

Bourbon Vanilla Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 132.4

Bronson, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13523179978

Visit website

Sipping Grounds Midtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13522991294

Visit website

Dixie Nut House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.3

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13524401847

Legends Dessert Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 99.3

Old Town, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13523567188

THE TOWN SCOOP BRONSON, FLORIDA

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 132.4

Bronson, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13524869037

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 198.7

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 132.4

Bronson, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 298

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Maurice A. Ferré Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13053587550

Visit website

The Horrorland Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13054007000

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 165.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

Little Havana Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Paradox Museum Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: 12–7 pm

+13056143808

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 231.8

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Wynwood Walls

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+13055763334

Visit website

Wynwood Art Walk Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 463.5

Miami, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13058149290

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 187.7 and 463 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
187.7 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
452.2 mi into trip | ~8h 44m 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
453 mi into trip | ~8h 46m 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
462.1 mi into trip | ~8h 58m 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
463 mi into trip | ~9h in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$73.78 one way

$147.55 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 162 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $80.25 $160.51
premium $4.72 $86.19 $172.37
diesel $5.61 $102.33 $204.67

Estimated Tolls: $18.49

Florida's Turnpike (264.2 mi) $18.49

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

$74

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$222–$332

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 162.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 139 1 $48.67 $22.25
Efficient EV 115.9 1 $40.56 $18.54
EV Truck/SUV 185.4 2 $64.89 $29.66

Gas CO2

162 kg

EV CO2

54 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Woodville, FL

Afternoon in Woodville on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Afternoon in Miami on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Lake Butler, FL

232 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

11 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

9h 2m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 463.5
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

463.5 mi in 9h 2m, mostly highway — 264.2 mi of that is on Florida's Turnpike.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Byron Butler Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 187.7 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.

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 15 significant decision points across 463.5 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 187.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 452.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 453 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Woodville, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

187.7 mi in | ~3h 57m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

187.7 mi in | ~3h 57m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.

Top landmarks

  • • Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
  • • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 264.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 232 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.49 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 187.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 452.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 453 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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