How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Miami, FL is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Bay and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Miami.
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Start on Southwest 160th Street
11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street
23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 4 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway
8.4 mi · 15 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
643 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
95 m · 9 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 Palmetto Bay 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.
South Dixie Highway
Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway
8.37 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay to Miami?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Coral Gables is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Palmetto Bay and 17.2 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Coral Gables
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Hialeah City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coral Gables.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Miami. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.45 km).
#1 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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