How far is Sunny Isles Beach, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
18.85 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.96 mi
20.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.33 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sunny Isles Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunny Isles Beach
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunny Isles Beach
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
Golden Glades
FL

Census-designated place

From Sunny Isles Beach
9.6 mi
00h 16m
To Miami
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Sunny Isles Beach and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunny Isles Beach and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on 189th Street

    625 ft · 33 sec · 189th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Collins Avenue

    112 m · 14 sec · Collins Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Collins Avenue

    48 m · 9 sec · Collins Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard

    1900 ft · 48 sec · Biscayne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    128 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    906 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Ives Dairy Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ives Dairy Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1818 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunny Isles Beach 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
13.5 mi · 71%
SR 856 West
1.94 mi · 10%
Ives Dairy Road
1.51 mi · 8%
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi · 5%
Biscayne Boulevard
0.53 mi · 3%
North Miami Avenue
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

13.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Glades
00h 16m from Sunny Isles Beach
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sunny Isles Beach 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 Sunny Isles Beach to Miami?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Sunny Isles Beach and 9.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sunny Isles Beach and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades

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 Golden Glades and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 5.5 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.4 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Glades.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

9 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

11 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

46 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunny Isles Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.85 km).

Sunny Isles Beach

#1 Sunny Isles Beach

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population21,634
Coordinates25.9506500, -80.1228200
Altitude1
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: 189th Street (-80.122811, 25.950473)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.90 $3.28 $6.56
Diesel $4.35 $2.91 $5.83

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 Sunny Isles Beach and Miami. The current time is 05:44:19.

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.