Drive or Fly: Leisure City, FL to Miramar, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MIA–OPF. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

56m

Distance

44.4 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 48m

4m in the air

Air Distance

36 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leisure City, FL → MIA 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OPF → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Leisure City, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive

Miramar, FL OPF — Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MIA and OPF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 54m

24m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leisure City, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 24m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Amtrak Station → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 27 mi, ~40m drive

To Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 38m

28m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leisure City, FL → Miami Intermodal Center (MID6) 35m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 28m

Arrival 10m

Miami Golden Glades (4MN) → Miramar, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 23 mi, ~35m drive

To 4MN — Miami Golden Glades 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	56m	2h 48m	1h 54m	1h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$3	$1
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

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