Planning a trip from South Venice, FL to Miramar, FL? This 197.1-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 48 minutes, making it a manageable one-day drive. You'll primarily be on I-75, with a portion on the Port Everglades Expressway and South University Drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, this is an efficient route. The drive is almost entirely highway, offering a straightforward path through Florida. Consider this a direct connection between two points in the same state, focused on getting you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.6 miles from South Venice, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
174.1 mi
3h 6m
Port Everglades Expressway
5.4 mi
6m
South University Drive
4.6 mi
8m
Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi
8m
North University Drive
2.5 mi
4m
SR 84
1.6 mi
2m
Tamiami Trail
1.2 mi
2m
West Baffin Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 174.1 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice, FL and Miramar, FL.
1
Start on Hudson Road
168 ft·9 sec·Hudson Road
2
Turn right onto Sterling Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Sterling Road
3
Turn left onto West Baffin Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Baffin Road
4
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Tamiami Trail
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
0.5 mi·57 sec·Tamiami Trail
6
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·19 sec
7
Turn straight onto CR 765
3.7 mi·7 min·Jacaranda Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 765
215 ft·3 sec·Jacaranda Boulevard
9
Continue on CR 765
0.6 mi·1 min·Jacaranda Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 75 South: NaplesUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
174 mi·3 hr 6 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
5.4 mi·6 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 5; 6Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University DriveUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 5Toward SR 84 EastUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 84
1.6 mi·2 min·SR 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto SR 817
3.6 mi·6 min·South University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on SR 817
2.5 mi·4 min·North University Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on SR 817
1.0 mi·1 min·South University Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 824
0.6 mi·1 min·Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Island Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Island Drive
21
Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Miramar Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Bahama Drive
91 ft·4 sec·Bahama Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Bahama Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 48 minute duration, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. To make the most of your drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to the South Florida metropolitan area. Plan for one stop along the way; the longest stretch is over 174 miles, so breaking up the drive on I-75 is a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as most of the journey is on limited-access highways where services can be spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $31.
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 98.6 miles from South Venice, FL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.1 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 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.6 miles or 1h 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 3h
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 South Venice, 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 South Venice, FL
This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from South Venice, 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 174.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 186.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sterling Road
Turn right onto Sterling Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Naples
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9
181.1 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|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
186.5 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
186.7 mi into trip|~3h 28m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.37 one way
$62.75 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$34.13
$68.26
premium
$4.72
$36.65
$73.30
diesel
$5.61
$43.52
$87.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.1
0
$20.70
$9.46
Efficient EV
49.3
0
$17.25
$7.88
EV Truck/SUV
78.8
0
$27.59
$12.61
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
South Venice, FL
Afternoon
in South Venice on Saturday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
S 3 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Miramar, FL
Afternoon
in Miramar on Saturday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 12 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 92% of the route being on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 174.1 miles, primarily on I-75. This means you're looking at a consistent pace with minimal traffic interruptions for significant portions of the drive. While primarily interstate, the final segments will transition to expressways and local roads as you approach Miramar, so be prepared for a slight change in road character near the end.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 174.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sterling Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 197.1 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 (Sterling Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 181.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 South Venice, FL to Miramar, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Venice, FL to Miramar, FL covers 197.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, South University 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 98.6 miles from South Venice, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 197.1 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 (Sterling Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 181.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Venice, FL to Miramar, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
