How far is Princeton, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Princeton, FL to Miami, FL is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.63 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.1 mi
33.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.1 mi
Kilometers
33.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.63 mi
Kilometers
46.08 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Tue, Nov 10, 12:46 AM EST
Return by in Princeton
Tue, Nov 10, 1:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton
2026-11-10T00:06
Arrive Miami
Tue, Nov 10, 12:46 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Princeton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Kendall
FL

A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

From Princeton
11.3 mi
00h 19m
To Miami
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on South Dixie Highway

    11.3 mi · 20 min · South Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway

    8.4 mi · 15 min · South Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard

    2125 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    643 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street

    549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dixie Highway
19.7 mi · 69%
I 95 North
1.95 mi · 7%
US 1
0.4 mi · 1%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
Northeast 1st Street
0.1 mi
North Miami Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South Dixie Highway

Start on South Dixie Highway

11.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall
00h 19m from Princeton
Leave By
7:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton 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 Princeton to Miami?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Kendall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Princeton and 17.3 miles from Miami.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Princeton and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall

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 Kendall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 13.9 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 13.9 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 13.2 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 11.6 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 Kendall.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

20 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

40 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

51 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

74 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Miami. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Princeton

Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.5384400, -80.4089400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-80.408965, 25.538452)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.29 $4.33 $8.66
Premium $4.63 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.90 $5.96 $11.92

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Princeton and Miami. The current time is 00:06:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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