How far is Kendale Lakes, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Kendale Lakes, FL to Miami, FL is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
20.75 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.04 mi
22.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.04 mi
Kilometers
22.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.75 mi
Kilometers
33.4 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Kendale Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendale Lakes
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kendale Lakes
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
Fountainebleau
FL

Census designated place

From Kendale Lakes
9.9 mi
00h 17m
To Miami
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kendale Lakes and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kendale Lakes and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 130th Place

    9 m · 4 sec · Southwest 130th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 131st Path

    62 m · 11 sec · Southwest 131st Path

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace

    40 m · 8 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue

    854 ft · 23 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 62nd Street

    548 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 62nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 133rd Avenue

    1359 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 133rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest 59th Street

    558 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 59th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest 132nd Avenue

    152 m · 23 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 56th Street

    2620 ft · 1 min · Southwest 56th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street

    3228 ft · 59 sec · Southwest 42nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 40th Street

    2343 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 40th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue

    1097 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    3246 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway

    11 mi · 15 min · Dolphin Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2999 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    702 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast 2nd Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street

    1098 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kendale Lakes 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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dolphin Expressway
11.7 mi · 56%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.95 mi · 9%
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.01 mi · 5%
SR 836 Toll East
1.01 mi · 5%
Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dolphin Expressway

Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountainebleau
00h 17m from Kendale Lakes
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kendale Lakes 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 Kendale Lakes to Miami?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Fountainebleau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Kendale Lakes and 10.8 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kendale Lakes and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Fountainebleau

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 Fountainebleau and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 12.1 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 14.2 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 14.2 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
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountainebleau.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

12 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

32 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

42 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

65 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendale Lakes and Miami. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 km).

Kendale Lakes

#1 Kendale Lakes

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population56,148
Coordinates25.7081600, -80.4070000
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: Southwest 130th Place (-80.407105, 25.708013)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.90 $3.57 $7.15
Diesel $4.35 $3.18 $6.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kendale Lakes and Miami. The current time is 02:26:38.

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.