Pompano Beach to Miami commute cost: driving vs Tri-Rail
Tri-Rail from Pompano Beach to MiamiCentral is 4 zones, $7 one way (fares effective Oct 1, 2026), or $121.00 a month for a 21-workday commute. Driving the ~37.4 miles costs $1,193.81 a month at the IRS rate or $250.13 for gas alone (verified Oct 23, 2026).
Last updated Oct 23, 2026 · Last verified Oct 23, 2026
What does the Pompano Beach to Miami commute cost per day, month and year?
| Option | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive: IRS full cost (76¢/mile) | $56.85 | $1,193.81 | $14,325.70 |
| Drive: gas only | $11.91 | $250.13 | $3,001.61 |
| Tri-Rail (4 zones, $7 one way, monthly pass) | $5.76 | $121.00 | $1,452.00 |
21 workdays a month, 25 MPG and $0 tolls/parking are assumptions. Use the calculator below for your numbers.
What does Brightline cost from Pompano Beach to Miami?
Brightline does not publish a South Florida pass for this route (Brightline has no station in Pompano Beach). For single tickets, check current prices on Brightline's site.
How much is Tri-Rail from Pompano Beach to Miami?
$7 one way and $14 round trip (4 zones traveled, counting both end zones), or $121 for a monthly pass, under fares effective October 1, 2026.
How much does it cost to drive from Pompano Beach to Miami?
About 37.4 miles each way station to station. At the IRS 76¢ rate that is $56.85 a day round trip; gas alone at 25 MPG and $3.981/gal is $11.91 a day, before tolls and parking.
Is it cheaper to take the train or drive from Pompano Beach to Miami?
For 21 workdays a month, Tri-Rail costs $121.00 versus $250.13 for gas alone and $1,193.81 at the IRS full-cost rate, so Tri-Rail is cheaper before tolls and parking.
Where do I park for Tri-Rail?
Pay-to-park station(s) on this route: Pompano Beach; registered Tri-Rail riders park 12 hours a day free.
Can I change the numbers?
4 zones traveled: $7 one way
| Option | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive: IRS full cost (76¢/mile) | $56.85 | $1,193.81 | $14,325.70 |
| Drive: gas only | $11.91 | $250.13 | $3,001.61 |
| Tri-Rail (4 zones, $7 one way, monthly pass) | $5.76 | $121.00 | $1,452.00 |
Defaults: 21 workdays a month and 25 MPG are our assumptions; change them. Gas is EIA's Florida average for the week of Oct 19, 2026. Tolls default to $0 because Turnpike and I-95 Express tolls vary by route and time: enter yours from the Turnpike or 95 Express. See AAA for today's pump prices.
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Sources
- SFRTA Tariff Policy, October 2026 (Table 1 Zone Fare Structure; Figure 1 Zone Map; §8.15 Parking) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- Tri-Rail: Calculating Your Fare (zone fares and monthly passes) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- SFRTA press release, Sept. 23, 2026: Tri-Rail fares increase October 1, 2026 (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- IRS standard mileage rates: 76¢ per mile, July 1 – Dec. 31, 2026 (IR-2026-29) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- EIA weekly Florida regular gasoline price, week of Oct 19, 2026: $3.981/gal (released Oct 20, 2026) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- Brightline Passes (published SMART pass prices, as of Oct 23, 2026) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- Brightline press release, Jul 8, 2026: West Palm Beach–Fort Lauderdale pass $239/$319/$359 (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- Driving distances: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors), station to station, approximate (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- Florida's Turnpike toll rates (enter your own tolls) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- 95 Express dynamic toll pricing (enter your own tolls) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
- AAA gas prices (Florida, for comparison; not used in our math) (verified Oct 23, 2026)
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