Origin
Margate, FL
Late night in Margate on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate, 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
31m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Trip Overview
Margate, FL to Miramar, FL is 21 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Florida, connecting two neighboring communities. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Road 7 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Arcadia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate, FL and Miramar, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
13
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
14
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
15
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Margate Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Florida's Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
31m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a 15.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent, faster-paced experience for a significant portion of the trip. As you approach your destination, the route incorporates West Atlantic Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard, transitioning to more local road conditions. Expect a driving feel that's mostly about covering distance efficiently on well-traveled highways, with a brief shift to surface streets as you near Miramar.
73% 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: 15.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and West Atlantic Boulevard. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Margate Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Margate, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.
Miami
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
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 31m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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 Miramar, 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 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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