Origin
Parkland, FL
Evening in Parkland on Friday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Miami, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Parkland to Miami covers 45.8 miles of South Florida landscape. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 53 minutes for this journey. Since this is a straightforward local trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $7, it remains a very cost-effective way to transition between these two Florida locations. Because you will be navigating local streets rather than major interstates, the experience feels more like a cross-town commute than a traditional highway road trip.
About the Cities
Arriving in Miami, FL
Full guide →Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive that avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share throughout the trip. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares including Riverside Drive, Royal Palm Boulevard, and Rock Island Road. Because the route relies on surface streets, there is no long-distance highway cruising; in fact, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Riverside Drive. Expect a stop-and-go experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these local roads to reach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 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 12 decision points packed into just 39.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
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 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Parkland, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South along the way.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
9.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 18 mi | 20m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Rock Island Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 71st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Royal Palm Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Holmberg Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Holmberg Road
2
Turn slight right
222 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Royal Palm Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Rock Island Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Rock Island Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Southwest 71st Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 71st Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Rock Island Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock Island Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 870
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Commercial Boulevard
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Parkland, FL · 32m 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Parkland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miami, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Miami, 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
$6.32 one way
$12.64 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Florida's Turnpike
(18 mi)
$1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
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 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
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
Miami, FL
Evening in Miami on Friday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 16 mph
1% chance
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
4 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parkland, FL to Miami, FL covers 39.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Riverside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Parkland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 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 12 decision points packed into just 39.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parkland, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South along the way.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Miami, FL
More from Parkland, FL
More trips to Miami, FL
Explore more options from Parkland, FL or browse trips ending in Miami, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.