How far is Miami, FL from Virginia Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Virginia Gardens, FL is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.63 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.2 mi
11.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.2 mi
Kilometers
11.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.63 mi
Kilometers
15.49 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Virginia Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Miami
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gladeview
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Miami
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Virginia Gardens
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Virginia Gardens.

  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 right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    633 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami International Airport, Miami Beach

    817 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 948 West

    794 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Northwest 36th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 36th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue

    873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace

    108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Expressway
2.86 mi · 30%
I 95 North
2.68 mi · 28%
Northwest 36th Street
2.57 mi · 27%
SR 112 Toll West
0.9 mi · 9%
Northwest 66th Avenue
0.17 mi · 2%
SR 948 West
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Airport Expressway

Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway

2.86 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladeview
00h 08m from Miami
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Virginia Gardens?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Gladeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Miami and 4.8 miles from Virginia Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gladeview

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 Gladeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gladeview.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

3 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

20 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

32 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

54 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Virginia Gardens. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.59 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
Virginia Gardens

#2 Virginia Gardens

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,345
Coordinates25.8103800, -80.3022700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Virginia Gardens (-80.30227, 25.81038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.29 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.82
0.68 gal · 2.58 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.41 $2.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.90 $1.66 $3.33
Diesel $4.35 $1.48 $2.96

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Virginia Gardens. The current time is 06:52:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.