Origin
Palmetto Bay, FL
Morning in Palmetto Bay on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmetto Bay, FL to Miramar, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmetto Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palmetto Bay, FL to Miramar, FL covers 33.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Express Lanes, Palmetto Expressway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Express Lanes. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.6 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Palmetto Bay, FL to Miramar, FL covers 33.2 miles and takes about 47m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Express Lanes is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 early in the drive near Southwest 82nd Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 82nd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Southwest 82nd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
22 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Ga...
8
23.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
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 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Laud...
8
30.8 mi into trip
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~42m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
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 47
Toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, Universit...
7
31.2 mi into trip
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~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 817 North: Miramar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 817 North: Miramar
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palmetto Bay, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
23.8 mi in
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~33m
Fort Lauderdale
23.8 mi in
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~33m
Orlando
23.8 mi in
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~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Lanes | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Southwest 82nd Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| I 75 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South Dixie Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Miramar Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Express Lanes
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 160th Street
37 ft
·
7 sec
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Southwest 160th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 82nd Avenue
3
Continue on Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
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Southwest 82nd Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
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Southwest 120th Street
5
Take the ramp
124 ft
·
4 sec
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 5
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
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Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 47
Toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
518 ft
·
16 sec
Toward SR 817 North: Miramar
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 817
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 858
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Miramar Parkway
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.6 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 miles.
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 33.2 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Palmetto Bay, 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 Palmetto Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 33.2 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Express Lanes for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Palmetto Bay, FL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Homestead Extension
(5.9 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Miramar on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
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
7 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
47m 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 Palmetto Bay, FL to Miramar, FL covers 33.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Express Lanes, Palmetto Expressway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.28 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 82nd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Palmetto Bay, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
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