How far is Miami, FL from Tamarac, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Tamarac, FL is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Tamarac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Tamarac.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
18.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1845 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1731 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North University Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto Brookwood Boulevard
970 ft · 33 sec · Brookwood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brookwood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Tamarac.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Tamarac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Tamarac?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pembroke Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Miami and 17.3 miles from Tamarac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Tamarac.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Basketball Court
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pembroke Pines.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Tamarac. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.09 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tamarac
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 67,112 |
| Coordinates | 26.2128600, -80.2497700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamarac (-80.24977, 26.21286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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