How far is Miami, FL from Lely Resort, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Lely Resort, FL is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Lely Resort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Lely Resort.
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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
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 836 Toll West: University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
14 mi · 20 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Turn straight onto Northwest 137th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 8th Street
2222 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 8th Street
2345 ft · 46 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 8th Street
24.7 mi · 35 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Collier Boulevard
1047 ft · 20 sec · Collier Boulevard
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Turn slight left
148 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Triangle Boulevard
141 m · 13 sec · Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Boulevard
30 m · 3 sec · Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Boulevard
651 ft · 20 sec · Triangle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lely Island Circle
1.5 km · 4 min · Lely Island Circle
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Turn right onto Tiger Lily Drive
87 m · 18 sec · Tiger Lily Drive
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Turn left
95 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Lely Resort.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tamiami Trail
Continue on Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Lely Resort?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Hammocks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Miami and 52.2 miles from Lely Resort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Stop Ideas Near The Hammocks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Hammocks.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Lely Resort. Straight-line distance: 95.84 mi (154.24 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 Lely Resort
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 4,646 |
| Coordinates | 26.0809300, -81.6978600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely Resort (-81.69786, 26.08093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
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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