How far is Lakes by the Bay, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Lakes by the Bay, FL to Miami, FL is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes by the Bay and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes by the Bay and Miami.
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Start on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 17 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn slight left onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Cutler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
29 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
26 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road
29 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
142 m · 10 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 67th Avenue
59 m · 4 sec · Southwest 67th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 67th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 67th Avenue
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Continue on Ludlam Road
2354 ft · 1 min · Ludlam Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
6.8 mi · 12 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 Lakes by the Bay 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.
South Dixie Highway
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
6.78 mi · 00h 12m
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 Sunny leaving Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay to Miami?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
South Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Lakes by the Bay and 10 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakes by the Bay and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near South Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Hialeah City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Miami.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes by the Bay and Miami. Straight-line distance: 16.18 mi (26.04 km).
#1 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
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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