How far is Miami, FL from Miami Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Miami Lakes, FL is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Miami Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Miami Lakes.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 924: Northwest 119th Street
1149 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 119th Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Northwest 119th Street
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Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
1213 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto Miami Lakes Drive East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Miami Lakes Drive East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Miami Lakes.
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.
I 95 North
Keep slight right
5.18 mi · 00h 07m
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 Miami Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Miami Lakes?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Miami and 7.8 miles from Miami Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Miami Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Pinewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Miami Lakes. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.87 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 Miami Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,567 |
| Coordinates | 25.9087100, -80.3086600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Lakes (-80.30866, 25.90871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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