Drive or Fly: Temple Terrace, 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 265 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 58m

Distance

265.3 mi

Total Cost

$101

CO2

107 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$66

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 48m

23m in the air

Air Distance

194 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

49 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Temple Terrace, FL → TPA 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OPF → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Temple Terrace, FL TPA — Tampa International Airport 10 mi, ~15m 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.

+ Saves about 2h 10m compared to driving

+ 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 43m

5h 3m on rail

Total Cost

$39

CO2

15 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Temple Terrace, FL → Tampa (TPA) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 303m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Amtrak Station (HOL) → Miramar, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $39) $39

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

Stations

From TPA — Tampa 0 mi, ~30m drive

To HOL — Hollywood Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m 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

8h 30m

7h 5m on road

Total Cost

$22

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Temple Terrace, FL → University of South Florida (4US) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 425m

Arrival 10m

Miami Golden Glades (4MN) → Miramar, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From 4US — University of South Florida 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 4MN — Miami Golden Glades 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 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 58m	2h 48m	6h 43m	8h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$101	$183	$39	$22
Carbon footprint	107 kg CO₂	49 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	15 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 Oct 23, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

265.3 mi 4h 58m

via I 75, I 595, SR 817

Shortest (+1 min)

251 mi 4h 59m

via Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, I 4

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