How far is Cudjoe Key, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Cudjoe Key, FL to Miami, FL is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
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.
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cudjoe Key and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cudjoe Key and Miami.
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Start on Blimp Road
1829 ft · 58 sec · Blimp Road
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Turn left onto Overseas Highway
18.6 mi · 29 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway
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Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway
6.9 mi · 13 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
643 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · 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 Cudjoe Key and Miami.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New Seven Mile Bridge
Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cudjoe Key and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cudjoe Key to Miami?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Tavernier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Cudjoe Key and 73.3 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cudjoe Key and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Tavernier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Monroe County Code Enforcement
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tavernier.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cudjoe Key and Miami. Straight-line distance: 111.6 mi (179.61 km).
#1 Cudjoe Key
Census designated place
| Population | 1,763 |
| Coordinates | 24.6715300, -81.4984200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
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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