Origin
Marathon, FL
Evening in Marathon on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
127.1 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marathon, FL
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Trip Overview
Spanning 127.1 miles, your journey from Marathon to Miramar takes approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You will primarily navigate via 39th Street Gulf, the Overseas Highway, and the Dixie Highway. Budgeting around $21 for fuel should cover your travel costs for this Florida excursion. Because this route stays entirely within the state, you can expect a transition from the unique island geography of the Florida Keys toward the more urbanized landscape of the mainland. It is a straightforward drive that offers enough flexibility for you to arrive at your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from Marathon, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 0 miles on 39th Street Gulf. The road demands your full attention due to the frequency of turns and the nature of the local thoroughfares. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this trip requires you to remain engaged with constant maneuvering as you transition between the primary roads. It is a practical, ground-level look at the regional infrastructure that connects the southern tip of the state to the Miramar area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
39th Street Gulf is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 39th Street Gulf | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Overseas Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 817 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 817 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South University Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
39th Street Gulf
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marathon, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Louisa Street
397 ft
·
20 sec
·
Louisa Street
2
Turn right onto 39th Street Gulf
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
39th Street Gulf
3
Turn left onto Overseas Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Overseas Highway
4
Continue on Dixie Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
11
Keep slight left to continue on SR 817 North: Miramar
518 ft
·
16 sec
·
SR 817 North: Miramar
12
Turn left onto South University Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
13
Turn right onto Miramar Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
14
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 32-minute drive, plan for at least one strategic stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy segments. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, avoid departing during peak local traffic hours to prevent unnecessary delays on the Dixie Highway and Overseas Highway stretches. Keep your fuel gauge in check before leaving Marathon, as the $21 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on idling in local traffic. Given the nature of the road, prioritize steady, defensive driving over speed. Use the flexibility of this short trip to your advantage by checking your GPS frequently, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making frequent turns to stay on track.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Marathon, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marathon, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marathon, FL
This is one driving day of about 127.1 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marathon, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Marathon, FL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Miramar, FL
The final approach into Miramar, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miramar, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.23 one way
$42.46 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| premium | $4.90 | $24.50 | $49.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Evening in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 32m 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 Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 39th Street Gulf, Overseas Highway, Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 miles from Marathon, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.23 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marathon, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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