How far is Miami, FL from Golden Gate, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Golden Gate, FL is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Golden Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Golden Gate.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2227 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 951 North: Golden Gate
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn left onto Golden Gate Parkway
2833 ft · 1 min · Golden Gate Parkway
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Turn right onto 43rd Lane Southwest
1261 ft · 58 sec · 43rd Lane Southwest
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue Southwest
42 m · 6 sec · 22nd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 22nd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Golden Gate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Golden Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Golden Gate?
The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Miami and 59 miles from Golden Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.26 one way or $34.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Golden Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
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 Weston.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Golden Gate. Straight-line distance: 97.54 mi (156.97 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 Golden Gate
Census designated place
| Population | 23,961 |
| Coordinates | 26.1878700, -81.6950900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden Gate (-81.69509, 26.18787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $17.26 | $34.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
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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