How far is Lake Forest, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Forest, FL to Miami, FL is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest and Miami.
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Start on Southwest 40th Avenue
873 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 40th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest 40th Avenue
119 m · 13 sec · Southwest 40th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 215th Street
1224 ft · 41 sec · Northeast 215th Street
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Continue on County Line Road
56 m · 10 sec · County Line Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
3136 ft · 2 min · Northeast 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Miami
1765 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · 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 Lake Forest and Miami.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lake Forest and Mostly Clear near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest to Miami?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Lake Forest and 8.4 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 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lake Forest and Mostly Clear near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Pinewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest and Miami. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.63 km).
#1 Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.9775900, -80.1831000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
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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