How far is Miami, FL from Buenaventura Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Buenaventura Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Buenaventura Lakes.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
203.9 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway
1595 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto East Osceola Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Buenaventura Boulevard
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Turn left onto Florida Parkway
1462 ft · 42 sec · Florida Parkway
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Turn right onto Dorothy Lane
77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Lane
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Turn right onto Gardenia Road
44 m · 6 sec · Gardenia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gardenia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Buenaventura Lakes.
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 right onto Florida's Turnpike
204 mi · 03h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Buenaventura Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Buenaventura Lakes?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Miami and 108.8 miles from Buenaventura Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Buenaventura Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Buenaventura Lakes. Straight-line distance: 190.82 mi (307.1 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Buenaventura Lakes
Buenaventura Lakes is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.3358400, -81.3531300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buenaventura Lakes (-81.35313, 28.33584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.50 | $66.99 |
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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