How far is Miami, FL from Southwest Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Southwest Ranches, FL is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 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 EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Southwest Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Southwest Ranches.
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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
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Griffin Road East
3205 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Griffin Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 142nd Avenue
1530 ft · 1 min · Southwest 142nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 142nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Southwest Ranches.
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.
Gratigny Parkway
Continue straight
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Partly Sunny near Southwest Ranches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Southwest Ranches?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 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?
Miami Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Miami and 14.9 miles from Southwest Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Partly Sunny near Southwest Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Miami Lakes
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 Miami Lakes.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Southwest Ranches. Straight-line distance: 21.59 mi (34.74 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 Southwest Ranches
Town in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,932 |
| Coordinates | 26.0587000, -80.3372700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Ranches (-80.33727, 26.0587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 22m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
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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