Origin
West Palm Beach, FL
Late night in West Palm Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Palm Beach, 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
1h 15m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Palm Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
West Palm Beach to Miramar is 57.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I 95 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, moving south through the state's southeastern corridor. It's a straightforward drive, primarily using major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You'll find it's a practical choice for getting between these two South Florida locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 49.3 mi | 56m |
| West Hallandale Beach Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Highway | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Miramar Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Belvedere Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 49.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Palm Beach, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on North Dixie Highway
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
2
Continue on North Dixie Highway
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dixie Highway
3
Turn right onto Belvedere Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Belvedere Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 858
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 858
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
10
Continue on CR 858
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from West Palm Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Belvedere Road
Turn right onto Belvedere Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.43 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:40 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
2 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
1h 15m 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 is mostly highway, with 88% of the 57.9 miles on roads like I 95. You'll experience a long stretch of 49.3 miles on I 95, which means a lot of consistent driving before you transition to surface streets. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate this busy section of Florida. The final portion of the trip will involve local roads like West Hallandale Beach Boulevard and North Dixie Highway.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Hallandale Beach Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Belvedere Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.8 miles (Belvedere Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in West Palm Beach, FL
Full guide →West Palm Beach is a mid-sized city of 117,000 residents (2020) in the Greater Miami (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach) Metropolitan area.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 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 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 1.8 miles (Belvedere Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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