Origin
Lighthouse Point, FL
Late night in Lighthouse Point on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lighthouse Point, 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
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lighthouse Point, FL
Blair Damson
Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from Lighthouse Point to Miramar? This 28.1-mile drive should take about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 77% of the journey on interstates. You'll mainly travel on I 95, West Hallandale Beach Boulevard, and East Sample Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical option for a short hop within Florida. The minimal travel time and low cost mean you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can easily complete this journey and return the same day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 28.1-mile trip, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition between the interstate and local roads like West Hallandale Beach Boulevard and East Sample Road, so be prepared for potential changes in traffic patterns as you approach your destination. This route offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Hallandale Beach Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sample Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sample Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sample Road
Depart onto East Sample Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 858 / West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 858 / West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 858 / West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 858 / West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20 mi | 23m |
| West Hallandale Beach Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Sample Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Miramar Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lighthouse Point, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on East Sample Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Sample Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
3
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 858
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 858
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
7
Continue on CR 858
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
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
Late night in Miramar on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 6 mph
20% chance
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
4 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lighthouse Point, FL to Miramar, FL covers 28.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, West Hallandale Beach Boulevard, East Sample Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Lighthouse Point, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.47 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 straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sample Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lighthouse Point, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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