Origin
Opa-locka, FL
Evening in Opa-locka on Friday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Opa-locka, 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
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Opa-locka, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Opa-locka to Miramar is 7 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Northwest 27th Avenue/Miramar Parkway/South University Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, local drive connecting two points within Florida. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on well-traveled surface streets. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit between neighborhoods or towns. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into a busy schedule without much planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' Only about 12% of the journey involves highway travel, with the majority of your time spent on city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along Northwest 27th Avenue. As you progress, you'll navigate through a mix of urban and suburban environments, transitioning from Northwest 27th Avenue to Miramar Parkway and finally South University Drive. Be prepared for traffic signals and intersections throughout the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 27th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Ali Baba Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ali Baba Avenue
Turn left onto Ali Baba Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Turn left onto SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Turn right onto CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Bahama Drive
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ali Baba Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 27th Avenue
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Ali Baba Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ali Baba Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 817
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 817
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
6
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Friday
Local time
5:22 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 Opa-locka, FL to Miramar, FL covers 7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 27th Avenue, Miramar Parkway, South University Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Opa-locka, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Ali Baba Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Opa-locka, FL to Miramar, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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