Florida's Turnpike facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Ronald Reagan Turnpike | ||||
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| Maintained by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise | ||||
| Length | 264.666 mi (425.939 km)
308.760 miles (496.901 km) via the Homestead Ext.
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| Existed | January 25, 1957–present | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end | Golden Glades Interchange    I-95 / US 441 / SR 9 / SR 826 in Miami Gardens |
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 SR 821 in Miramar  I-595 / SR 84 in Davie SR 869 in Deerfield Beach  US 98 / SR 80 in West Palm Beach  SR 70 / SR 713 in Fort Pierce US 441 / SR 60 near Fort Drum SR 528 in Orlando  I-4 / SR 400 in Orlando SR 429 in Orlando  US 27 / SR 25 near Leesburg |
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| North end |   I-75 / SR 93 near Wildwood |
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| Counties: | Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Sumter | |||
| Highway system | ||||
| Florida State and County Roads Interstate • US • SR (Pre-1945) • Toll • County
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→Florida's Turnpike is a very important road in Florida. It is also known as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike. This road is a toll road, which means you pay a fee to use it. It runs from south to north through 11 different counties in Florida.
The Turnpike starts in Florida City in the south. It goes through big cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Near West Palm Beach, it runs next to Interstate 95. In Orlando, it crosses Interstate 4. The road ends in the north near Wildwood at Interstate 75.
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What is Florida's Turnpike?
Florida's Turnpike is a long highway that helps people travel across the state. It was first called the Sunshine State Parkway. It is a major route for cars and trucks. The road is managed by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.
Main Sections of the Turnpike
The Turnpike is made of two main parts. These parts help connect different areas of Florida.
The Mainline
The first part is called the Mainline. It is about 265 miles (426 km) long. This section goes from the Golden Glades Interchange (which is north of Miami) all the way to Wildwood. It has a secret name, State Road 91 (SR 91). This part of the road was built in different stages between 1957 and 1964.
The Homestead Extension
The second part is the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike (HEFT). This section is about 48 miles (77 km) long. It was finished in 1974. The HEFT starts in Florida City, near Homestead. It goes through the suburbs west and north of Miami. It connects to the Mainline about four miles (6 km) north of the Golden Glades Interchange. Its secret name is State Road 821 (SR 821).
Why is the Turnpike Important?
Florida's Turnpike is one of the busiest highways in the United States. It is known as the third most used toll road in the country. This means many people use it every day to get where they need to go. It helps connect many cities and towns across Florida.
Images for kids
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Florida's Turnpike southbound at the interchange with State Road 429 in Ocoee, Exit 267A
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Northern end of the Turnpike at I-75 near Wildwood
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The Turkey Lake Plaza before it was rebuilt in 2012
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Looking north at Florida's Turnpike from the side of Old County Road 50 near Clermont, at mile 276
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Florida's Turnpike looking south from the U.S. Route 441 bridge, two miles north of the Yeehaw Junction exit
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Florida's Turnpike looking north from the bridge on Canoe Creek Road, with the Canoe Creek service plaza in sight
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See also
In Spanish: Florida's Turnpike para niños
