How far is Opa-locka, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Opa-locka, FL to Miami, FL is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opa-locka and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka and Miami.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue
26 m · 10 sec · Ali Baba Avenue
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Turn left onto Opa Locka Boulevard
1337 ft · 40 sec · Opa Locka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sinbad Avenue
922 ft · 32 sec · Sinbad Avenue
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Turn left onto Opa Locka Boulevard
56 m · 4 sec · Opa Locka Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 135th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 135th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Miami
1220 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opa-locka and Miami.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
7.45 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Opa-locka and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opa-locka to Miami?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Opa-locka and 6 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Opa-locka and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near El Portal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opa-locka and Miami. Straight-line distance: 9.53 mi (15.33 km).
#1 Opa-locka
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,663 |
| Coordinates | 25.9023200, -80.2503300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
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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