How far is Miami, FL from Kendale Lakes, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Kendale Lakes, FL is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.19 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.04 mi
22.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.04 mi
Kilometers
22.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.19 mi
Kilometers
26.06 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kendale Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Kendale Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Miami
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
South Miami
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

From Miami
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Kendale Lakes
8.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Kendale Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Kendale Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1794 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Southwest 72nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue

    2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 132nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace

    40 m · 11 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path

    74 m · 17 sec · Southwest 131st Path

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Kendale Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest 72nd Street
7.29 mi · 45%
I 95 South
3.98 mi · 25%
South Dixie Highway
3.23 mi · 20%
Dixie Highway
0.88 mi · 5%
Southwest 132nd Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
North Miami Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest 72nd Street

Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street

7.29 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Miami
00h 15m from Miami
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Partly Sunny near Kendale Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Kendale Lakes?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

South Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Miami and 8.1 miles from Kendale Lakes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Partly Sunny near Kendale Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near South Miami

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Miami.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

16 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

36 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

47 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

70 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Kendale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kendale Lakes

#2 Kendale Lakes

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population56,148
Coordinates25.7081600, -80.4070000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Kendale Lakes (-80.407, 25.70816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.73
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.36 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.90 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $4.35 $2.48 $4.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Kendale Lakes. The current time is 06:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.