How far is Plantation, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Miami, FL is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 32m.
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.
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 Plantation and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Miami.
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Start on the route
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Overseas Highway
19.7 mi · 33 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway
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Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway
6.9 mi · 13 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 Plantation 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.
Overseas Highway
Turn right onto Overseas Highway
19.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plantation and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plantation to Miami?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Plantation and 39.6 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plantation and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Florida City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Florida City City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Miami. Straight-line distance: 59.51 mi (95.77 km).
#1 Plantation
Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 24.9762400, -80.5522800 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.82 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
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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