How far is Miramar, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.25 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.25 mi
47.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.25 mi
Kilometers
47.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.25 mi
Kilometers
63.16 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes by the Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Miramar
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miramar
2026-04-19T07:12
Arrive Lakes by the Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miramar
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Doral
FL

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

From Miramar
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To Lakes by the Bay
19.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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 Miramar and Lakes by the Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miramar and Lakes by the Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Bahama Drive

    2018 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Miramar Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Miramar Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    2599 ft · 59 sec · South University Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    828 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    33.5 mi · 39 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 216th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest 216th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 216th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 97th Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue

    1284 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 212th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 212th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue

    849 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street

    57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 210th Street

    81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miramar and Lakes by the Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33.5 mi · 85%
Southwest 216th Street
1.88 mi · 5%
Southwest 212th Street
1.2 mi · 3%
Miramar Parkway
0.86 mi · 2%
South University Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
Bahama Drive
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

33.5 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doral
00h 25m from Miramar
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Miramar and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miramar to Lakes by the Bay?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Doral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Miramar and 19.6 miles from Lakes by the Bay.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Miramar and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Doral

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 Doral and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
City of Miramar
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Miramar

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 2.7/5 66 reviews City government office
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 13.7 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 Doral.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

10 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

28 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

60 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miramar and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.08 km).

Miramar

#1 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lakes by the Bay

#2 Lakes by the Bay

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,422
Coordinates25.5723300, -80.3253300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miramar (-80.23227, 25.98731)
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.45
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.72 $11.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.34 $12.68
Premium $4.90 $6.76 $13.51
Diesel $4.35 $6.00 $12.01

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 Miramar and Lakes by the Bay. The current time is 07:12:30.

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.