Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to South Miami, 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
39m
Distance
27 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Miramar to South Miami is 27 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Express Lanes and Palmetto Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from express lanes to local avenues as you approach your destination. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Lanes | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Northwest 57th Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Express Lanes
— 9.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and South Miami, 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
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 823
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Road
10
Continue on SR 823
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest 167th Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
13
Merge onto SR 826
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 986: Southwest 72nd Street, Sunset Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto SR 986
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Southwest 62nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest 62nd Avenue
20
Turn right onto Southwest 68th Street
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest 68th Street
21
Arrive at destination
Southwest 68th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 25 — 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
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
7
25 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 986: Southwest 72nd Street, Sunset Drive
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.
Toward SR 986: Southwest 72nd Street, Sunset Dr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Homestead Extension
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
South Miami, FL
Morning in South Miami on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
16 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
39m 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 27-mile drive features a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of express lanes, including one continuous segment of 9.1 miles, which allows for consistent speed. As you progress, the route incorporates local roads like Northwest 57th Avenue, offering a change of pace from the faster highway sections. Expect a drive that balances efficient travel with a gradual introduction to more urban driving conditions.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Express Lanes.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and South Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Homestead
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
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 39m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 9.1 miles on Express Lanes. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 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 South Miami, 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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 South Miami, 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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