How far is Bal Harbour, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Bal Harbour, FL to Miami, FL is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.01 mi
00h 32m
Flight
9.12 mi
14.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.12 mi
Kilometers
14.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.01 mi
Kilometers
22.55 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bal Harbour
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bal Harbour
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bal Harbour
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
El Portal
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Bal Harbour
6.4 mi
00h 16m
To Miami
7.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bal Harbour and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bal Harbour and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Camden Drive

    1163 ft · 52 sec · Camden Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive

    130 m · 20 sec · Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bal Bay Drive

    108 m · 19 sec · Bal Bay Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 96th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 96th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Causeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 123rd Street

    1986 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 123rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sans Soucci Boulevard

    1582 ft · 45 sec · Sans Soucci Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sans Souci Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · Sans Souci Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Sans Souci Boulevard

    1486 ft · 43 sec · Sans Souci Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Biscayne Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Biscayne Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 82nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 82nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 82nd Street

    2722 ft · 1 min · Northwest 82nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 81st Street

    1007 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 81st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 6th Court

    882 ft · 21 sec · Northwest 6th Court

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Airport

    1022 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bal Harbour and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
4.12 mi · 29%
Biscayne Boulevard
2.8 mi · 20%
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi · 6%
Broad Causeway
0.78 mi · 6%
Northeast 82nd Street
0.76 mi · 5%
96th Street
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

3.92 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Portal
00h 16m from Bal Harbour
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bal Harbour and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bal Harbour to Miami?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Bal Harbour and 7.6 miles from Miami.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bal Harbour and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near El Portal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Portal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 8.1 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

17 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

29 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

52 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bal Harbour and Miami. Straight-line distance: 9.12 mi (14.67 km).

Bal Harbour

#1 Bal Harbour

Village

Population2,922
Coordinates25.8917600, -80.1269900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden Drive (-80.127318, 25.891723)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.50
Premium $4.90 $2.40 $4.80
Diesel $4.35 $2.13 $4.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bal Harbour and Miami. The current time is 05:41:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.