Drive or Fly: Lockhart, 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 MCO–OPF. At 224 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 16m

Distance

224 mi

Total Cost

$84

CO2

90 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$49

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 57m

24m in the air

Air Distance

196 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

50 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lockhart, FL → MCO 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OPF → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lockhart, FL MCO — Orlando International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCO 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 40m

5h 40m on rail

Total Cost

$39

CO2

11 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lockhart, FL → Winter Park Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 340m

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 Winter Park Amtrak Station 6 mi, ~10m drive

To Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 23m

4h 38m on road

Total Cost

$22

CO2

11 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lockhart, FL → Orlando Bus Station (ORL6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 278m

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 ORL6 — Orlando Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

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

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 16m	2h 57m	6h 40m	5h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$84	$183	$39	$22
Carbon footprint	90 kg CO₂	50 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

224 mi 4h 15m

via Florida's Turnpike, FL 423

Alternative (+9 min)

229 mi 4h 24m

via Florida's Turnpike, I 95, FL 423

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