Drive corridor
Orlando to Miami road trip: 11 stops worth the detour
Orlando, FL → Miami, FL. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
11 stops
- PGA National The Fazio Course+2 minGolf · FL
A Tom Fazio redesign at PGA National with bold bunkering and water in play across South Florida flatland. Polished resort golf near the Bear Trap.
- Naomi's Garden Restaurant+1 minCaribbean · FL
Beloved Little Haiti courtyard restaurant with lush garden seating serving hearty Haitian classics like oxtail, jerk chicken, and whole fried snapper. Order: Oxtail with rice and beans.
- Chef Creole+5 minCaribbean · FL
Wilkinson Sejour's Haitian-Bahamian classic known for griot. (Little Haiti)
- Jupiter Inlet Light+18 minLighthouses · FL
a striking red-brick tower over the turquoise inlet, climbable for sweeping views
- Roasters 'N Toasters+16 minDining · FL
Miami Beach deli institution since 1984 serving generous pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and classic breakfast in an old-school setting. Order: Pastrami sandwich with matzo ball soup.
- The Breakers Ocean Course+23 minGolf · FL
The oldest 18 holes in Florida, a gentle, palm-lined course at the grand Breakers resort just off the Atlantic in Palm Beach. History and resort polish.
- Delray Beach+27 minBeaches · FL
walkable southeast Florida sand steps from Atlantic Avenue restaurants and galleries
- Vero Beach+26 minBeaches · FL
Treasure Coast surf, sea-turtle habitat, and polished Atlantic village energy
- Fort Lauderdale Beach+27 minBeaches · FL
a wide, palm-lined beach behind a famous wave-wall promenade
- Cocoa Beach+30 minBeaches · FL
the East Coast’s surf hub near the Space Coast, with a famous pier
- Nile Ethiopian Restaurant+30 minDining · FL
International Drive Ethiopian kitchen serving communal injera platters, spiced stews and vegetarian combinations in a warm, festive setting. Order: Doro wat.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Orlando to Miami?
About 3 hr 58 min and 241 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Orlando and Miami?
Top ranked stops include PGA National The Fazio Course, Naomi's Garden Restaurant, Chef Creole. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Orlando to Miami, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: pre-filled From→To door.