How far is Miami, FL from Melrose Park, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Melrose Park, FL is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.69 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.43 mi
37.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.43 mi
Kilometers
37.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.69 mi
Kilometers
41.34 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melrose Park
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 AM EST
Return by in Miami
Sun, Nov 8, 8:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-11-08T07:07
Arrive Melrose Park
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Miami
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scott Lake
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Miami
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To Melrose Park
12.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Melrose Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Melrose Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road

    1885 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    82 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orange Drive

    2301 ft · 1 min · Orange Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Road 7

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South State Road 7

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Davie Boulevard

    2628 ft · 1 min · Davie Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 35th Avenue

    850 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 35th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Indiana Avenue

    2097 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Campus Circle

    157 m · 23 sec · East Campus Circle

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Capri Drive

    59 m · 7 sec · Capri Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capri Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Melrose Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 40%
Florida's Turnpike
9.66 mi · 38%
South State Road 7
2.68 mi · 10%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 3%
Davie Boulevard
0.5 mi · 2%
Orange Drive
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

9.23 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott Lake
00h 18m from Miami
Leave By
7:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Melrose Park?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Scott Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Miami and 12.8 miles from Melrose Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.

Stop Ideas Near Scott Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scott Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scott Lake.

RAIL

Hollywood

10 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

11 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

21 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

43 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 23.43 mi (37.71 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1134200, -80.1933800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Melrose Park (-80.19338, 26.11342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.32 $3.93 $7.87
Premium $4.66 $4.24 $8.48
Diesel $5.92 $5.39 $10.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Melrose Park. The current time is 07:07:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.