Origin
Shady Hills, FL
Morning in Shady Hills on Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Hills, FL to Miramar, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
296.9 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shady Hills, FL
Jose Valverde
Trip Overview
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Miramar, FL covers 296.9 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Shady Hills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 296.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 41m highway drive covering 296.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Land O' Lakes Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 256.6 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Land O' Lakes Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 296.9 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: at 25.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 280.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
6
99.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
280.9 mi into trip
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~5h 14m in
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I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
286.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Driv...
9
286.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shady Hills, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale.
Saint Petersburg
23.7 mi in
|
~38m
Fort Lauderdale
280.9 mi in
|
~5h 14m
|
via I 595
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 256.6 mi | 4h 35m |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Shady Hills Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| South University Drive | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| State Road 54 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North University Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Road 52 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 256.6 mi, about 4h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Dalberg Drive
137 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dalberg Drive
2
Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Monteverde Drive
3
Turn right onto Bosley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bosley Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shady Hills Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto FL 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 52
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 41
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto FL 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 54
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 56
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on FL 56
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
FL 56
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Merge onto I 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5; 6
Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 5
Toward SR 84 East
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto SR 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto SR 817
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on SR 817
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on SR 817
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South University Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto SR 824
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Drive
24
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miramar Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
91 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bahama Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 65 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.4 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
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 Shady Hills, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Shady Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 296.9 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Shady Hills, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 256.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.4 mi from Shady Hills, FL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.26 one way
$94.52 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $51.41 | $102.82 |
| premium | $4.72 | $55.21 | $110.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.55 | $131.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.17 | $14.25 |
| Efficient EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.8 | 1 | $41.57 | $19.00 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
14 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
5h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Miramar, FL covers 296.9 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Shady Hills Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 296.9 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: at 25.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 280.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shady Hills, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale.
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