How far is Leisure City, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Leisure City, FL to Miami, FL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leisure City and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leisure City and Miami.
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Start on Harding Lane
49 m · 12 sec · Harding Lane
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Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
1587 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 288th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.5 mi · 10 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 Leisure City 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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8.51 mi · 00h 10m
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 Leisure 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 Leisure City to Miami?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
The Crossings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Leisure City and 18.1 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leisure City and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near The Crossings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Basketball Court
Hialeah City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Crossings.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leisure City and Miami. Straight-line distance: 24.22 mi (38.98 km).
#1 Leisure City
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 22,655 |
| Coordinates | 25.4953900, -80.4292200 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
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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