Miami to Stuart FL road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

The best road trip stops on the Miami to Stuart FL drive are Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. The distance from Miami to Stuart FL by car is 108 miles, with a 1h50m driving time.

Planning a Miami to Stuart FL road trip itinerary

The Miami to Stuart FL drive takes you up the most heavily-developed stretch of the Florida coast.

Miami is a city with several sides to it. The art deco and showiness of South Beach contrasts heavily with the landscaped garden grandeur of Coral Gables, for example.

Top Miami experiences include food tours of Little Havana, sightseeing by speedboat and South Beach cruises that take in the homes of millionaires. Alternatively, try a sunset cocktail cruise, a half day Everglades tour or a scenic helicopter flight.

Attractions worth getting advance tickets for include the Frost Science Museum, the Museum of Graffiti and the Paradox Museum.

The most memorable Miami accommodation is in one of South Beach’s art deco hotels. The Essex House Hotel is an architectural classic. The National has an amazing pool.

Stuart is a relatively sleepy city on Florida’s east coast. For most visitors, the primary point of interest will be Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island. However, there are a couple of good museums here, too. The Elliott Museum offers a surprisingly modern take on Florida’s cultural history, while the House of Refuge looks more at maritime heritage. The building was once a haven for shipwreck survivors.

Good experiences to try in Stuart include ghost tours and fishing charters.

For somewhere to stay in Stuart, take a look at the affordable Best Western Stuart Downtown and the charming Old Colorado Inn.

Miami to Stuart FL distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Miami to Stuart FL is 108 miles. You can expect a driving time of around one hour and 50 minutes.

The best stops to add to a Miami to Stuart road trip are Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. For more suggestions, read the guides to the individual sections of the journey:

Miami to Stuart FL road trip attractions: Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is sleek coastal city of beaches and canals. For Fort Lauderdale experiences, try narrated 90 minute cruises on the Jungle Queen, Everglades airboat adventures and snorkelling tours on the Fort Lauderdale reefs.

Alternatively, try an evening boat cruise, renting a powerboat or parasailing.

Great beachfront Fort Lauderdale accommodation options include the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and the Hotel Maren. 

Miami to Stuart FL drive: Boca Raton

Two coastal parks are the highlights of Boca Raton. Red Reef Park comes with a snorkelling area over a series of artificial reefs, plus the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. The latter comes with a boardwalk and sea turtles. Spanish River Park, meanwhile, has plenty of picnic tables and a dog-friendly beach.

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is the top cultural attraction, known for its thoughtful special exhibitions.

Boca Raton is also a popular spot for fishing charters.

Top Boca Raton accommodation choices include the Marriott at Boca Center and the Hyatt Place.

Best stops between Miami and Stuart: West Palm Beach

Notoriously wealthy West Palm Beach goes big on art. The Norton Museum of Art and Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens are the big hitters, but there are plenty of smaller galleries. Arguably the top attraction is in Palm Beach, however. Here, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum marries Gilded Age grandeur with Florida history.

Bookable West Palm Beach experiences include snorkelling tours, sunset cruises and photoshoots on Worth Avenue. You can also try jet snorkelling, parasailing and food-tasting market tours.

For West Palm Beach accommodation with superb guest ratings, the Pioneer Inn is excellent value and the Ben brings five star opulence.

Stuart Beach in Florida.
Stuart Beach in Florida. Photo by Roger Benitez/ Unsplash.

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