Florida road trips
Best Road Trips in Florida
20 popular Florida drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.20/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Florida Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Florida routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Fort Lauderdale, FL → Miami, FL
30 mi · 0.5 h · ~$3 gas
Key West, FL → Miami, FL
153 mi · 2.5 h · ~$17 gas
Jacksonville, FL → Miami, FL
387 mi · 6.2 h · ~$44 gas
Atlanta, GA → Tallahassee, FL
270 mi · 4.4 h · ~$31 gas
Jacksonville, FL → Tallahassee, FL
184 mi · 3.0 h · ~$21 gas
Key West, FL → Fort Lauderdale, FL
176 mi · 2.8 h · ~$20 gas
Our Florida road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Florida metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.20/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.20/gal Florida regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Florida origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Boston → Miami
The headline Florida road trip — 1485 miles, about 24.0 hours of driving and roughly $170 in gas at $3.20/gal.
More top Florida drives (19)
New York → Key West
1420 mi · ~22.9 h · ~$162 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Miami
1399 mi · ~22.6 h · ~$160 gas
Open tripBoston → Orlando
1317 mi · ~21.2 h · ~$151 gas
Open tripNew York → Miami
1289 mi · ~20.8 h · ~$147 gas
Open tripNew York → Fort Lauderdale
1260 mi · ~20.3 h · ~$144 gas
Open tripNew York → Pensacola
1210 mi · ~19.5 h · ~$138 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Miami
1206 mi · ~19.5 h · ~$138 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Miami
1197 mi · ~19.3 h · ~$137 gas
Open tripNew York → Tampa
1184 mi · ~19.1 h · ~$135 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Orlando
1181 mi · ~19.0 h · ~$135 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Miami
1130 mi · ~18.2 h · ~$129 gas
Open tripNew York → Orlando
1108 mi · ~17.9 h · ~$127 gas
Open tripWashington → Miami
1094 mi · ~17.6 h · ~$125 gas
Open tripNew York → Tallahassee
1078 mi · ~17.4 h · ~$123 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Orlando
1019 mi · ~16.4 h · ~$116 gas
Open tripNew York → Jacksonville
986 mi · ~15.9 h · ~$113 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Orlando
975 mi · ~15.7 h · ~$111 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Orlando
934 mi · ~15.1 h · ~$107 gas
Open tripWashington → Orlando
895 mi · ~14.4 h · ~$102 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Florida
Top Florida road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.20/gal.
Cheapest Florida road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Florida.
Long-distance road trips from Florida
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Florida — Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama.
Gas prices in Florida
Estimated regular at $3.20/gal · premium $3.85 · diesel $3.60.
Best vehicles for Florida drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Florida
Daily driving cost estimates for major Florida-area cities.
EV vs gas in Florida
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Florida trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Florida road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Florida. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Florida road trip cost in fuel?
At Florida's estimated $3.20/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.43 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Florida EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Florida routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.