Drive or Fly: Apollo Beach, FL to Miramar, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TPA–OPF. At 248 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 39m

Distance

248 mi

Total Cost

$90

CO2

100 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$55

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 56m

22m in the air

Air Distance

182 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

46 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Apollo Beach, FL → TPA 24m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OPF → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Apollo Beach, FL TPA — Tampa International Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

Miramar, FL OPF — Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TPA and OPF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 12m

5h 3m on rail

Total Cost

$39

CO2

11 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Apollo Beach, FL → Tampa 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 303m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Amtrak Station → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $39) $39

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Tampa 13 mi, ~19m drive

To Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 50m

5h 55m on road

Total Cost

$22

CO2

11 kg

Route

FlixBus 2421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Apollo Beach, FL → Tampa Bus Station (TPA6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 355m

Arrival 10m

Miami Golden Glades (4MN) → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From TPA6 — Tampa Bus Station 13 mi, ~20m drive

To 4MN — Miami Golden Glades 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 39m	2h 56m	6h 12m	6h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$90	$182	$39	$22
Carbon footprint	100 kg CO₂	46 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

248 mi 4h 38m

via I 75, I 595, SR 817

Alternative (+30 min)

254.5 mi 5h 9m

via Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, I 75

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Apollo Beach, FL to Miramar, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.