How far is Miami, FL from Tamiami, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Tamiami, FL is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Tamiami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Tamiami.
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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
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 836 Toll West: University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 985: Northwest 107th Avenue, Florida's Turnpike
720 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 985 South: Turnpike, Florida International University, Tamiami Park, Fair Expo Center
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2645 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
581 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
726 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Homestead
2205 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 125th Avenue
774 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 125th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 9th Terrace
41 m · 6 sec · Southwest 9th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 9th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Tamiami.
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.
Dolphin Expressway
Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
9.55 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 Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamiami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Tamiami?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
West Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Miami and 7.6 miles from Tamiami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tamiami.
Stop Ideas Near West Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Miami.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Tamiami. Straight-line distance: 12.78 mi (20.57 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 Tamiami
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 55,271 |
| Coordinates | 25.7587100, -80.3983900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamiami (-80.39839, 25.75871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
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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