How far is Miami, FL from Rock Island, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Rock Island, FL is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Rock Island.
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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
24.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 West: Sunrise Boulevard
1726 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1314 ft · 30 sec · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
604 ft · 25 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 23rd Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 21st Avenue
1283 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 22nd Street
2125 ft · 2 min · Northwest 22nd Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 26th Avenue
45 m · 6 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Rock Island.
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
24.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Miami and 14.6 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 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 Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ives Estates.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 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 Rock Island
Rock Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1550900, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Island (-80.17699, 26.15509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
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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