How far is Malabar, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Malabar, FL to Miami, FL is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malabar and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malabar and Miami.
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Start on Malabar Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 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 Malabar and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Malabar and Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malabar to Miami?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Malabar and 85.3 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malabar and Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Tequesta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tequesta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malabar and Miami. Straight-line distance: 155.73 mi (250.62 km).
#1 Malabar
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,225 |
| Coordinates | 28.0036300, -80.5656100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.42 | $58.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
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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