How far is Miami, FL from North Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to North Lauderdale, FL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and North Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and North Lauderdale.
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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
18.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1845 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1731 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rock Island Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Island Road
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Continue on Southwest 71st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 71st Avenue
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Turn left onto Kimberly Boulevard
2158 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Boulevard
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Continue on Kimberly Boulevard
15 m · 8 sec · Kimberly Boulevard
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Turn right
18 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 15 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 North Lauderdale.
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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near North Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to North Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 16.8 miles from Miami and 16.7 miles from North Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Sunny near North Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Basketball Court
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 North Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.37 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 North Lauderdale
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 44,203 |
| Coordinates | 26.2173000, -80.2258800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lauderdale (-80.22588, 26.2173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
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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