Origin
Miramar, FL
Evening in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to The Hammocks, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Hammocks, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.2-mile drive from Miramar, FL to The Hammocks, FL is a quick trip, estimating around 42 minutes of travel time. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays and fitting comfortably within a single day. The journey primarily utilizes the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Southwest 104th Street, and Southwest 88th Street, with an 81% highway share. You can expect a modest fuel cost of approximately $5 for this route. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, this drive offers a practical and efficient way to travel within Florida.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 25.4 mi | 28m |
| Southwest 104th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 88th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 137th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hammocks Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 25.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and The Hammocks, 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
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
410 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 94
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 88th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 825
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 137th Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 104th Street
12
Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
356 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hammocks Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
237 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southwest 103rd Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest 154th Circle Court
172 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest 154th Circle Court
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 154th Circle Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 27.8 — 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.
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
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 20
Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Dr...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.52
Homestead Extension
(25.4 mi)
$1.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
The Hammocks, FL
Evening in The Hammocks on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
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
42m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip, as indicated by the 81% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.4 miles on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, suggesting a period of consistent speed and less frequent turns. While primarily on highways, the route will likely involve transitioning onto local roads like Southwest 104th Street and Southwest 88th Street as you near your destination. This mix means periods of steady cruising punctuated by more urban driving.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Southwest 104th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 817 / South University Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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.
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 The Hammocks, 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 42m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.52 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 The Hammocks, 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 1.2 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. 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 The Hammocks, 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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