Drive or Fly: Miramar, FL to Princeton, 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 OPF–MIA. At 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

52m

Distance

39.8 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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 43m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miramar, FL → OPF 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MIA → Princeton, FL 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Princeton, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OPF and MIA. 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 48m

23m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miramar, FL → Hollywood Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 23m

Arrival 10m

Miami Amtrak Station → Princeton, FL 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Miami Amtrak Station 23 mi, ~35m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 30m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2421

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Miami Intermodal Center (MID6) → Princeton, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

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

To MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 20 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− 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	52m	2h 43m	1h 48m	1h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$3	$1
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

39.8 mi 51m

via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, US 1

Alternative (+4 min)

39.9 mi 56m

via Express Lanes, SR 874 Toll, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Miramar, FL to Princeton, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.