Thanksgiving road trip

Orlando to Miami for Thanksgiving

Distance
235 mi
Driving
3.5 hrs + traffic
Halfway
Fort Pierce

The next Thanksgiving lands on Thursday, November 26, 2026. On Florida's Turnpike, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Tuesday and Wednesday before and the Sunday after. Drive Thanksgiving morning itself; roads are often the quietest of the week.

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Book the halfway night early

Fort Pierce sits about 106 miles from Orlando and 129 miles from Miami. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

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