How far is Miami, FL from South Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to South Beach, FL is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and South Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and South Beach.
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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
108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Okeechobee Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Road
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue H
101 m · 18 sec · Avenue H
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1655 ft · 35 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Old Dixie Highway
3276 ft · 2 min · Old Dixie Highway
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Boulevard
7.2 mi · 12 min · Atlantic Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Regatta Drive
1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive
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Turn right onto Springline Drive
1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive
47 m · 7 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Anchor Drive
137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and South Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to South Beach?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Schall Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Miami and 68.8 miles from South Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Schall Circle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schall Circle.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 125.88 mi (202.58 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 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.84 | $47.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
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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