How far is Miami, FL from Plantation, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Plantation, FL is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.95 mi
01h 47m
Flight
59.51 mi
95.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.51 mi
Kilometers
95.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.95 mi
Kilometers
117.4 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantation
Sun, Nov 8, 5:28 PM EST
Return by in Miami
Sun, Nov 8, 7:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Plantation
Sun, Nov 8, 5:28 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Florida City
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Miami
36.5 mi
00h 53m
To Plantation
36.4 mi
00h 53m

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
76°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Plantation.

  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 left to continue on I 95 South

    1794 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Snapper Creek Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    19.7 mi · 33 min · Overseas Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
20.1 mi · 28%
Overseas Highway
19.7 mi · 27%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17.3 mi · 24%
South Dixie Highway
4.26 mi · 6%
Don Shula Expressway
4.06 mi · 6%
I 95 South
3.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Overseas Highway

Continue on Overseas Highway

19.7 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida City
00h 53m from Miami
Leave By
2:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plantation.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Plantation?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Miami and 36.4 miles from Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florida City

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 Florida City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 4 mi away

City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar

Homestead , FL
5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Rating 4.5/5 200 reviews Bistro,Bar,Hotel
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

Florida City
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
Florida City City Hall
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Florida City City Hall

Florida City , FL
404 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034
Rating 3.8/5 18 reviews City Hall,City government office
Homestead Building & Zoning
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Homestead Building & Zoning

Homestead , FL
100 NE Civic Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

50 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

70 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

81 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

103 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 59.51 mi (95.77 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 Plantation

Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates24.9762400, -80.5522800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Plantation (-80.55228, 24.97624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.30 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.64 $11.94 $23.87
Diesel $5.91 $15.19 $30.38

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Plantation. The current time is 15:41:09.

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.