How far is Miami, FL from Margate, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Margate, FL is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
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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 00h 47m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
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 Margate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Margate.
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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
21.4 mi · 25 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
2974 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
2169 ft · 52 sec · State Road 7
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Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
817 ft · 32 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard
30 m · 3 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
742 ft · 23 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Turn right onto East River Drive
29 m · 3 sec · East River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Margate.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
21.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Cloudy leaving Miami and Partly Sunny near Margate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Margate?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Pembroke Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Miami and 18.1 miles from Margate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Partly Sunny near Margate.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pembroke Pines.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Margate. Straight-line distance: 32.5 mi (52.31 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 Margate
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 58,734 |
| Coordinates | 26.2445300, -80.2064400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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