Origin
Miramar, FL
Morning in Miramar on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Cutler, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar, FL to Cutler, FL covers 31.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Northwest 57th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Miramar, FL to Cutler, FL covers 31.8 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palmetto Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 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 around 1.7 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
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 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Express Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and Cutler, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Homestead
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Express Lanes | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Northwest 57th Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 77th Avenue | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Old Cutler Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Cutler, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
3
Turn left onto SR 817
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 823
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Road
10
Continue on SR 823
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest 167th Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
13
Merge onto SR 826
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
18
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
526 ft
·
25 sec
·
Southwest 104th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 77th Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 152nd Street
21
Enter roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
22
Continue on Old Cutler Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
23
Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 168th Street
24
Arrive at destination
Southwest 168th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Miramar, FL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cutler, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cutler, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Homestead Extension
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
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: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Cutler, FL
Morning in Cutler on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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 Miramar, FL to Cutler, FL covers 31.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Northwest 57th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Miramar, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 19 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Miramar, FL and Cutler, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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