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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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 Kendale Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Kendale 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 left to continue on I 95 South
1794 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · Southwest 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
40 m · 11 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace
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Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path
74 m · 17 sec · Southwest 131st Path
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Hialeah City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Miami.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Kendale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 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 Kendale Lakes
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 56,148 |
| Coordinates | 25.7081600, -80.4070000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kendale Lakes (-80.407, 25.70816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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