How far is Florida City, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Florida City, FL to Miami, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.72 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.73 mi
46.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.71 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Florida City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florida City
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florida City
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
Three Lakes
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Florida City
17.4 mi
00h 22m
To Miami
20.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Florida City and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florida City and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 344th Street

    155 m · 20 sec · Southwest 344th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest 344th Street

    1873 ft · 1 min · Southwest 344th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1129 ft · 28 sec · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway

    6.9 mi · 13 min · South Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard

    2125 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    643 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street

    549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florida City and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.9 mi · 45%
South Dixie Highway
6.91 mi · 18%
Don Shula Expressway
4.42 mi · 12%
Snapper Creek Expressway
2.74 mi · 7%
I 95 North
1.95 mi · 5%
Dixie Highway
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Lakes
00h 22m from Florida City
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florida City 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 Florida City to Miami?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Three Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Florida City and 20.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florida City and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Three Lakes

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 Three Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar

Homestead , FL
5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Rating 4.5/5 200 reviews Bistro,Bar,Hotel
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

Three Lakes
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Homestead Building & Zoning
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Homestead Building & Zoning

Homestead , FL
100 NE Civic Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Lakes.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

27 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

47 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

58 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

80 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florida City and Miami. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 km).

Florida City

#1 Florida City

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,771
Coordinates25.4478900, -80.4792200
Altitude1
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: West Palm Drive (-80.479184, 25.447895)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $4.90 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $4.35 $5.79 $11.57

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 Florida City and Miami. The current time is 05:44:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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