How far is Miami, FL from Westchester, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Westchester, FL is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Westchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Westchester.
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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
6.7 mi · 9 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 South, SR 826 North: Palmetto Expressway
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 24th Street, Coral Way
1367 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 24th Street
2227 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 24th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2615 ft · 1 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 16th Street
54 m · 5 sec · Southwest 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Westchester.
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
6.72 mi · 00h 09m
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 Westchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Westchester?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 6.2 miles from Miami and 6.2 miles from Westchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Partly Sunny near Westchester.
Stop Ideas Near West Miami
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 West Miami.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Westchester. Straight-line distance: 8.42 mi (13.55 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 Westchester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 29,862 |
| Coordinates | 25.7548200, -80.3272700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westchester (-80.32727, 25.75482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
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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