How far is Miami, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Lakes by the Bay.
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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
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Ludlam Road
2393 ft · 1 min · Ludlam Road
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Continue on Southwest 67th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 67th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road
7 m · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
140 m · 9 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
48 m · 3 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
22 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
25 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Cutler Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 85th Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Lakes by the Bay.
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.
South Dixie Highway
Continue on South Dixie Highway
4.19 mi · 00h 08m
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 Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 9.4 miles from Miami and 9.3 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
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 Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 16.18 mi (26.04 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 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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