Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Princeton, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miramar, FL to Princeton, FL covers 39.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, South Dixie Highway, Miramar Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 39.8 miles, with most of the trip on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South Dixie Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South Dixie Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
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 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Southland Mall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Southland Mall
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Caribbean Boulevard
Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miramar, FL to Princeton, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Southland Mall along the way.
Southland Mall
35.6 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 33.3 mi | 38m |
| South Dixie Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Caribbean Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 134th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 33.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Princeton, 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
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Southland Mall
9
Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Caribbean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 1
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dixie Highway
11
Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 134th Avenue
12
Turn right
265 ft
·
21 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
201 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
14
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Miramar, FL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Princeton, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Princeton, 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
$6.34 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.00
Homestead Extension
(33.3 mi)
$2.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Princeton, FL
Late night in Princeton on Friday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Princeton, FL covers 39.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, South Dixie Highway, Miramar Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Miramar, FL to Princeton, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Southland Mall along the way.
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