Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Roy Hayes
Trip Overview
This short, 21.7-mile journey from Miramar to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in Florida is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 34 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-95, Pembroke Road, and East Commercial Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. You won't need to break this trip up overnight; it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple transfer between South Florida locations. The road feels like a typical South Florida commute, connecting you efficiently between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Pembroke Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| East Commercial Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Arcadia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tropicana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
3
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 824
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
6
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 32
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 870
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Commercial Boulevard
10
Continue on SR 870
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ocean Drive
12
Arrive at destination
SR A1A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Arcadia Drive
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Turn right onto SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Morning in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
34m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 59% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles on I-95, providing a period of consistent highway travel. As you transition from I-95 to local roads like Pembroke Road and East Commercial Boulevard, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more traffic signals and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more stop-and-go urban driving.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Arcadia Drive.
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 21.7 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: at 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 34m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 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 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 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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