How far is Miami, FL from Leisure City, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Leisure City, FL is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
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 Leisure City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Leisure City.
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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
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Snapper Creek Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11.7 mi · 14 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
1465 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
1628 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Lane
49 m · 5 sec · Harding Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Leisure City.
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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11.7 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 Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Leisure City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Leisure City?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
The Crossings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Miami and 14.9 miles from Leisure City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Leisure City.
Stop Ideas Near The Crossings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Basketball Court
Hialeah City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Crossings.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Leisure City. Straight-line distance: 24.22 mi (38.98 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 Leisure City
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 22,655 |
| Coordinates | 25.4953900, -80.4292200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leisure City (-80.42922, 25.49539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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