How far is Miami Beach, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Beach and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Beach and Miami.
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Start on Lincoln Road
6 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Collins Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Collins Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2928 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Continue on MacArthur Causeway
2.8 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Causeway
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Take the exit slight right
2510 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northeast 13th Street
885 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 13th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
1098 ft · 31 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 Miami Beach 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.
MacArthur Causeway
Continue on MacArthur Causeway
2.79 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach to Miami?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
North Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Miami Beach and 3.2 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near North Bay Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miami City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bay Village.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 4.11 mi (6.62 km).
#1 Miami Beach
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 87,726 |
| Coordinates | 25.7906500, -80.1300500 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $0.91 | $1.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
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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