Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Florida City, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida City, FL
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Trip Overview
Miramar, FL to Florida City, FL is 48.5 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you primarily on highways as you travel south through Florida. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficiency, connecting two points within the same state. With a travel time under an hour, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion. Consider this drive when you need a quick and direct way to get from the Miramar area to Florida City.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 45.5 mi | 52m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 344th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dixie Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 45.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Florida City, 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
46 mi
·
52 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto US 1
520 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dixie Highway
9
Turn right onto FL 9336
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest 344th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
FL 9336
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 817 / South University Drive
Turn left onto SR 817 / South University Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
4
47.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street
Turn right onto FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.44 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.73
Homestead Extension
(45.5 mi)
$2.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Florida City, FL
Morning in Florida City on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
2 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
59m 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 heavily highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 45.5 miles on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied scenery. Miramar Parkway and South University Drive serve as your initial connectors before merging onto the turnpike. Prepare for a predominantly expressway experience for the majority of your trip.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.5 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Miramar Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 817 / South University Drive.
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 48.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.2 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Arriving in Florida City, FL
Full guide →Florida City is a city in Florida. It is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous 48.
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 59m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.5 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.73 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.
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 1.2 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Everglades 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 Florida 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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