Origin
Parkland, FL
Evening in Parkland on Friday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, FL to Miramar, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 25-mile drive from Parkland to Miramar in Florida is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 42 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, Riverside Drive, and Rock Island Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this journey is quite budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This is a straightforward trip within Florida, making it a simple local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 25-mile route, with 47% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike, suggesting a period of consistent speed. The roads transition between the higher-speed highway and local roads like Riverside Drive and Rock Island Road, so be prepared for changes in traffic and speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and more localized navigation as you approach your destination.
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.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 4.9 miles in near Rock Island Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Rock Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Rock Island Road
Turn right onto Rock Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Tropicana Street
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parkland, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
9.3 mi in
|
~19m
Miami
9.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Rock Island Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 71st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 72nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Royal Palm Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Miramar, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto SR 820
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 824
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pembroke Road
15
Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
17
Turn left onto Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Florida's Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Miramar on Friday
Local time
8:55 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
9 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
42m 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 Parkland, FL to Miramar, FL covers 25 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Riverside Drive, Rock Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 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 $3.98 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 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Rock Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parkland, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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