Origin
Brownsville, FL
Late night in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, FL to Miramar, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, FL
Samuel Etienne
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Brownsville to Miramar, you are looking at a brief 12.3-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without any need for overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via Northwest 27th Avenue, Miramar Parkway, and South University Drive. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this transit. Because the entire drive stays within the state of Florida, you can expect a familiar, localized experience that connects these two points efficiently. It is a straightforward commute that avoids the complexity of longer interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 10.3 mi | 20m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 53rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 27th Avenue
— 10.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on this road
401 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street
178 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 53rd Street
4
Turn left onto SR 9
5.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 817
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on SR 817
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
7
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 53rd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 9 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Turn left onto SR 9 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Turn right onto CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 13 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 7% of your travel occurs on highways, meaning the majority of your time will be spent navigating through local road networks. You will spend the bulk of your trip on Northwest 27th Avenue, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 10.3 miles. As you progress from Brownsville toward Miramar, the road demands your attention with frequent turns and local traffic patterns. It is an urban-style route that prioritizes connectivity over high-speed driving, so prepare for a steady, stop-and-go pace.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Northwest 27th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.3 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 9 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
11 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
15 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
10 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Northwest 27th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 9 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miramar, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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