Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Miami Shores, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Shores, FL
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Trip Overview
Miramar, FL to Miami Shores, FL is 11.6 miles and takes about 20 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the state. Expect a mixed drive that combines highway speeds with some local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single-day trip, and you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 2nd Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Miramar Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South State Road 7 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 103rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 103rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Miami Shores, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 858
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Miramar Parkway
3
Turn right onto US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Road 7
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 441
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 2nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 441
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
Merge onto I 95
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 8B
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 932
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on SR 932
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northeast 103rd Street
11
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
12
Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
168 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northeast 96th Street
13
Turn right
226 ft
·
21 sec
14
Turn left
46 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 441 / South State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441 / South State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 441 / Northwest 2nd Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 441 / Northwest 2nd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 932 / Northwest 103rd Street
Turn left onto SR 932 / Northwest 103rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Miami Shores, FL
Morning in Miami Shores on Sunday
Local time
6:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 offers a 49% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more localized routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4 miles on I 95, providing a period of consistent highway driving. As you transition from Miramar Parkway to I 95 and then onto Northwest 2nd Avenue, the road character shifts from an arterial road to a high-speed interstate, and finally back to a surface street. This mixed profile means you'll need to be ready for varying speed limits and traffic conditions.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 441 / South State Road 7.
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 11.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles (US 441 / South State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (US 441 / Northwest 2nd Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (I 95): 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.
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 20m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 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 Miami Shores, 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 2.1 miles (US 441 / South State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (US 441 / Northwest 2nd Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Miami Shores, 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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