Origin
Margate, FL
Late night in Margate on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate, 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
48m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Margate to Miami, expect a straightforward 35.8-mile journey that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is designed as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion, making it perfect for a flexible schedule. You will navigate primarily via Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, and West Atlantic Boulevard to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this commute is highly economical for travelers moving between these two Florida cities. Because this is a local drive, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Road 7 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 21.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on East River Drive
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
East River Drive
2
Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
4
Continue on Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Road 7
6
Turn left onto SR 814
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Margate, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
25.1 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
34.3 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
35.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Florida's Turnpike
(21.4 mi)
$1.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Miramar, FL
18 mi in
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
2 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
48m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major interstates entirely, as the highway share for this route is 0%. You will spend the duration of your 47-minute trip navigating city streets and surface roads, which requires more active attention than a standard highway cruise. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing traffic conditions. The personality of this drive is functional and urban, reflecting a direct path through the heart of the region rather than a scenic getaway.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 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 2.2 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 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.
On the drive from Margate, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South along the way.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
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 48m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 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 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 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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