Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Cutler Bay, 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
49m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Miramar to Cutler Bay, expect a straightforward 37.9-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize Miramar Parkway, South University Drive, and Florida's Turnpike Toll South to bridge the gap between these two Florida locations. With a fuel cost estimate of just $6, it is an economical trip that is easy to manage on short notice. Since you are staying within the same region of Florida, you won't experience major shifts in landscape, making this a familiar and predictable commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 33.3 mi | 38m |
| Caribbean Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 200th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Franjo Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Cutler Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 33.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Cutler Bay, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
3
Turn left onto SR 817
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
180 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
9
Turn left onto Caribbean Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Caribbean Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Caribbean Boulevard
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Caribbean Boulevard
11
Continue on Caribbean Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Caribbean Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Southwest 200th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 200th Street
13
Turn right onto Franjo Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Franjo Road
14
Turn right onto Old Cutler Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
15
Turn right
76 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn right
116 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Miramar, 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 1.7 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
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 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Old Cutler Road
Turn right onto Old Cutler Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.00
Homestead Extension
(33.3 mi)
$2.00
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
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Cutler Bay, FL
Morning in Cutler Bay on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 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
17 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
49m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating a mix of city streets and toll road segments, though notably, the highway share for this trip is 0%. Because the route relies on local infrastructure and turn-heavy navigation, you should stay alert at every intersection. There isn't a long, uninterrupted stretch of road here, so keep your focus on your surroundings as you transition between the various parkways and local drives. The character of the road remains consistent, requiring steady attention to turns as you progress through the Florida suburbs.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Caribbean Boulevard. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 37.9 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 49m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.00 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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 Cutler Bay, 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Cutler Bay, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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