Origin
Opa-locka, FL
Late night in Opa-locka on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Opa-locka, FL to Miramar, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Opa-locka, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Opa-locka to Miramar is 7 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Northwest 27th Avenue/Miramar Parkway/South University Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, local drive connecting two points within Florida. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on well-traveled surface streets. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit between neighborhoods or towns. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into a busy schedule without much planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ali Baba Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 27th Avenue
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Ali Baba Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ali Baba Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 817
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 817
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
6
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ali Baba Avenue
Turn left onto Ali Baba Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Turn left onto SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Turn right onto CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Bahama Drive
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 13 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' Only about 12% of the journey involves highway travel, with the majority of your time spent on city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along Northwest 27th Avenue. As you progress, you'll navigate through a mix of urban and suburban environments, transitioning from Northwest 27th Avenue to Miramar Parkway and finally South University Drive. Be prepared for traffic signals and intersections throughout the drive.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Northwest 27th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Ali Baba Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Northwest 27th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Ali Baba Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): 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 Miramar, 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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