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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.5 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.29 mi
55.18 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from North Miami.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.22 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Wed, Jun 3, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in North Miami
Wed, Jun 3, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Miami
2026-06-02T23:52
Arrive Homestead
Wed, Jun 3, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Miami
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
Sunset
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From North Miami
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Homestead
23 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 125th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 125th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 125th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 125th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 95 South

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 West Toll: Miami International Airport

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Dolphin Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 South, SR 826 North: Palmetto Expressway

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Don Shula Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Florida City

    778 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2709 ft · 60 sec · South Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Homestead Boulevard

    1366 ft · 32 sec · South Homestead Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street

    1027 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    930 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 37%
Don Shula Expressway
7.49 mi · 16%
I 95 South
6.66 mi · 15%
Dolphin Expressway
6.58 mi · 14%
Palmetto Expressway
3.15 mi · 7%
SR 826 South
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset
00h 28m from North Miami
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sunset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miami Beach Building Department
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Miami Beach Building Department

Miami Beach , FL
1700 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 1.8/5 63 reviews City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

19 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

39 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

49 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

72 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Miami and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).

North Miami

#1 North Miami

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population62,247
Coordinates25.8900900, -80.1867100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Homestead

#2 Homestead

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population69,292
Coordinates25.4687200, -80.4775600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.18689, 25.890084)
End: South Railroad Avenue (-80.477761, 25.468753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.68
Round trip
$13.36
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between North Miami and Homestead. The current time is 23:52:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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