How far is South Bay, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from South Bay, FL to Miami, FL is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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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 01h 29m.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bay and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bay and Miami.
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Start on the route
39.7 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
2525 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1458 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
2322 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
10.4 mi · 12 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 · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · 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 South Bay and Miami.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
39.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving South Bay and Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bay to Miami?
The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from South Bay and 42.3 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bay and Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Coral Springs City Hall Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bay and Miami. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.82 km).
#1 South Bay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 26.6639600, -80.7161700 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
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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