How far is Miami, FL from Highland Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Highland Beach, FL is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Driving 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 01h 03m.
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.
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Highland Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Highland Beach.
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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
42.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 794: Yamato Road
2735 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 794 East: Yamato Road
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Yamato Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yamato Road
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Turn right onto North Federal Highway
3071 ft · 1 min · North Federal Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Spanish River Boulevard
2726 ft · 2 min · Northeast Spanish River Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto SR A1A North: Highland Beach
113 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Ocean Boulevard
2410 ft · 1 min · North Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on South Ocean Boulevard
2402 ft · 58 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Highland Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 00h 51m
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 Miami and Sunny near Highland Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Highland Beach?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Fort Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Miami and 24.5 miles from Highland Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Sunny near Highland Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Lauderdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Highland Beach. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.69 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 Highland Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,915 |
| Coordinates | 26.3995200, -80.0656000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Beach (-80.0656, 26.39952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
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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