How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to Miami, FL is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Gardens and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Gardens and Miami.
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Start on Diamond Head Way
15 m · 7 sec · Diamond Head Way
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Turn left onto Monterey Boulevard
134 m · 20 sec · Monterey Boulevard
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Turn right onto General Drive
1117 ft · 54 sec · General Drive
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Turn left onto Championship Drive
53 m · 8 sec · Championship Drive
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Continue on Championship Drive
3127 ft · 2 min · Championship Drive
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Turn left onto Ryder Cup Boulevard
1.1 km · 3 min · Ryder Cup Boulevard
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Continue on North Jog Road
2831 ft · 1 min · North Jog Road
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll
556 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
583 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
61.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · 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 Palm Beach Gardens and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
61.9 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Beach Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Beach Gardens to Miami?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Boca Pointe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 41.3 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Beach Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Boca Pointe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boca Pointe.
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and Miami. Straight-line distance: 72.57 mi (116.79 km).
#1 Palm Beach Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
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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