How far is North Miami, FL from Homestead, FL?
The driving distance from North Miami, FL to Homestead, FL is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Miami and Homestead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Miami and Homestead.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 125th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 125th Street
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Continue on Northwest 125th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 125th Street
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Turn left onto I 95 South
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 West Toll: Miami International Airport
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
6.6 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
3.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Florida City
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2709 ft · 60 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Homestead Boulevard
1366 ft · 32 sec · South Homestead Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street
1027 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue
930 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Miami and Homestead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Miami and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Miami to Homestead?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from North Miami and 23 miles from Homestead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Miami and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miami Beach Building Department
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Miami and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).
#1 North Miami
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 62,247 |
| Coordinates | 25.8900900, -80.1867100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homestead
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 69,292 |
| Coordinates | 25.4687200, -80.4775600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Railroad Avenue (-80.477761, 25.468753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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