Origin
Kendall, FL
Afternoon in Kendall on Friday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendall, FL to Miramar, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendall, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.3-mile drive from Kendall to Miramar in Florida is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using the Express Lanes, the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, and the Palmetto Expressway, with about half of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, making it an economical option. Given the short distance and time, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times within the same state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 48% of the journey utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on the Express Lanes, offering a period of consistent travel. This drive is characterized by its efficient, often multi-lane road systems designed for steady movement rather than scenic cruising. The personality of the road is largely functional, focusing on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Express Lanes is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 98th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 98th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest 98th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Ga...
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Laud...
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47
Toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, Universit...
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 817 North: Miramar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 817 North: Miramar
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kendall, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Fort Lauderdale
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Orlando
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Lanes | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| I 75 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Express Lanes
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on US 1
12 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
2
Turn right
113 ft
·
10 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street
109 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest 98th Street
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dadeland Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 88th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 826 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 826
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 47
Toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
518 ft
·
16 sec
Toward SR 817 North: Miramar
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 817
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.33 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Homestead Extension
(5.9 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Miramar on Friday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kendall, FL to Miramar, FL covers 29.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Express Lanes, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Palmetto Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Kendall, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 98th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kendall, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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