How far is Miami, FL from Lake Placid, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Lake Placid, FL is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Lake Placid.
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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, FL 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 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
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Hallmark Avenue
2.2 mi · 8 min · Hallmark Avenue
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Lake Placid.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Placid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Miami and 78.5 miles from Lake Placid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Placid.
Stop Ideas Near South Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 129.54 mi (208.48 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 Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 27.3519700, -81.3263100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Placid (-81.32631, 27.35197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.12 | $54.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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