How far is Miami, FL from Carol City, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Carol City, FL is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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
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 and Carol City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Carol City.
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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 right to continue on SR 826 West
866 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue
1587 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 27th Avenue
114 m · 26 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right
81 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Carol City.
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.
I 95 North
Keep slight right
7.78 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 Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Carol City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Carol City?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Miami and 7.3 miles from Carol City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Cloudy near Carol City.
Stop Ideas Near Pinewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Carol City. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.22 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 Carol City
Census designated place
| Population | 63,031 |
| Coordinates | 25.9406500, -80.2456000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carol City (-80.2456, 25.94065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
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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