Origin
Cooper City, FL
Late night in Cooper City on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cooper City, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cooper City, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Cooper City to Miami, you are looking at a quick 25.2-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This commute is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within Florida without requiring an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and Griffin Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $4, this drive is an affordable way to transit between these two locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the route is straightforward and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Griffin Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 90th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 51st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooper City, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Southwest 51st Street
474 ft
·
28 sec
·
Southwest 51st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest 90th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 90th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 818
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Griffin Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 818 / Griffin Road
Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Florida's Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Miami, FL
Late night in Miami on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 72% of this 25.2-mile trek is spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along Florida's Turnpike for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.1 miles, which sets the pace for the majority of the trip. The transition from the suburban feel of Cooper City toward the busier corridors of Miami involves shifting between high-speed interstate travel and local access roads. Because the drive is dominated by these fast-moving lanes, you should prepare for a consistent, functional pace rather than a winding or leisurely scenic crawl.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 818 / Griffin Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 818 / Griffin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cooper City, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami and Port Of Miami.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
4 mi in
|
~8m
Port Of Miami
23.8 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Arriving in Miami, FL
Full guide →“The Magic City” · Founded 1825
Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
- • Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
- • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, 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 37m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.5 miles (SR 818 / Griffin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miami, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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