Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Cooper City, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Trip Overview
Miramar, FL to Cooper City, FL is 7.1 miles and takes about 15m via North University Drive/Stirling Road/South University Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two neighboring communities. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick errand or a seamless connection between two points. You'll navigate local roads for the entire journey, making it a straightforward, turn-heavy drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North University Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Stirling Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South University Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 90th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pembroke Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Island Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Miramar Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 51st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North University Drive
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Cooper City, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
91 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bahama Drive
2
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Drive
4
Turn left onto SR 824
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 817
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
6
Continue on SR 817
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 848
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Stirling Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Southwest 90th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 90th Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Southwest 51st Street
474 ft
·
26 sec
·
Southwest 51st Street
10
Turn left
103 ft
·
7 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Miramar Boulevard
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Island Drive
Turn right onto Island Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Turn left onto SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 848 / Stirling Road
Turn left onto CR 848 / Stirling Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Southwest 90th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 90th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.26 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Cooper City, FL
Late night in Cooper City on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 drive is characterized by its highly local feel, with no highway segments involved. Expect frequent turns as you navigate through urban and suburban Florida. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 2.5 miles on North University Drive. The route is a constant series of city streets, so pay close attention to traffic signals and local road conditions as you transition from North University Drive to Stirling Road and finally South University Drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on North University Drive.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Miramar Boulevard.
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 7.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Miramar Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Island Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on North University Drive. 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: near the start (Miramar Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Island Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cooper City, 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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