How far is Richmond West, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Richmond West, FL to Miami, FL is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.05 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.31 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond West
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond West
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond West
10:00 PM EDT
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
Glenvar Heights
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Richmond West
11.1 mi
00h 20m
To Miami
14 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond West and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 168th Terrace

    35 m · 12 sec · Southwest 168th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 146th Court

    76 m · 20 sec · Southwest 146th Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 168th Street

    65 m · 6 sec · Southwest 168th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 147th Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 147th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Southwest 147th Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 152nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue

    1303 ft · 38 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 821 Access Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 874 Toll: Miami

    1884 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway

    6.9 mi · 13 min · South Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    2125 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    643 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street

    549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond West 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dixie Highway
6.91 mi · 28%
Don Shula Expressway
3.86 mi · 15%
Southwest 152nd Street
3.02 mi · 12%
Snapper Creek Expressway
2.74 mi · 11%
I 95 North
1.95 mi · 8%
State Road 821 Access Road
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Dixie Highway

Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway

6.91 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenvar Heights
00h 20m from Richmond West
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond West 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 Richmond West to Miami?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Glenvar Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Richmond West and 14 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:08 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 Richmond West and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Glenvar Heights

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 Glenvar Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 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 10.9 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 Glenvar Heights.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

17 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

37 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

48 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

71 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond West and Miami. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.85 km).

Richmond West

#1 Richmond West

Location in Florida, United States

Population31,973
Coordinates25.6105000, -80.4297100
Altitude2
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: Southwest 168th Terrace (-80.429704, 25.610454)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond West and Miami. The current time is 06:56:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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