How far is Tamarac, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Tamarac, FL to Miami, FL is about 34.3 miles (55.2 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.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tamarac and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tamarac and Miami.
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Start on Brookwood Boulevard
2097 ft · 1 min · Brookwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto West McNab Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West McNab Road
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Turn right onto Rock Island Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Island Road
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2034 ft · 50 sec · West Commercial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamarac and Miami.
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 left onto Florida's Turnpike
18 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tamarac and Partly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tamarac to Miami?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 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 miles from Tamarac and 17.3 miles from Miami.
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 3.8 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 $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tamarac and Partly Sunny near Miami.
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 Tamarac and Miami. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.09 km).
#1 Tamarac
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 67,112 |
| Coordinates | 26.2128600, -80.2497700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 25m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.26 | $10.53 |
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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