Drive or Fly: Miramar Beach, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for DSI–FLL. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

9h 18m

Distance

614.1 mi

Total Cost

$171

CO2

248 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$136

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 19m

58m in the air

Air Distance

480 mi

Total Cost

$194

CO2

122 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miramar Beach, FL → DSI 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 58m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $139) $139

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Miramar Beach, FL DSI — Destin Executive Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Pembroke Pines, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DSI and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 5h 59m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	9h 18m	3h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$171	$194
Carbon footprint	248 kg CO₂	122 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

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 12, 2026.

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