Origin
Surfside, FL
Morning in Surfside on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surfside, FL to Miramar, 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
30m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surfside, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 14.7-mile drive from Surfside, FL to Miramar, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes US 441 and I-95, with a segment on Northeast 125th Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an economical journey. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the drive. This is a straightforward local connection within Florida, perfect for a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 441 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Northeast 125th Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Miramar Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 123rd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 96th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South State Road 7 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Causeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 441
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Carlyle Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Carlyle Avenue
2
Turn right onto 95th Street
251 ft
·
12 sec
·
95th Street
3
Continue on Byron Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Byron Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 922
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
96th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SR 922
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Causeway
6
Continue on SR 922
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 123rd Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on SR 922
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Miami Boulevard
8
Continue on SR 922
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 125th Street
9
Continue on SR 922
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 125th Street
10
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Avenue
215 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
12
Merge onto I 95
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 12C
Toward US 441 North: Miami Gardens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 441
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 441
15
Continue on US 441
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Road 7
16
Turn left onto CR 858
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
95th Street
Turn right onto 95th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Byron Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Byron Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 922 / 96th Street
Turn left onto SR 922 / 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 441 North: Miami Gardens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12C
Toward US 441 North: Miami Gardens
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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?
The drive features a 48% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads, but expect transitions to more local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on US 441. This route offers a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns as you navigate between major arteries and city roads. It's not a purely highway grind, nor is it entirely scenic backroads; it's a practical urban and suburban connector.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on US 441.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 95th Street.
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 14.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (95th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Byron Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (SR 922 / 96th Street): 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 30m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 2.9 miles on US 441. 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 Miramar, 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 (95th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Byron Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (SR 922 / 96th Street): 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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