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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 189th Street
625 ft · 33 sec · 189th Street
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Turn right onto Collins Avenue
112 m · 14 sec · Collins Avenue
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Continue on Collins Avenue
48 m · 9 sec · Collins Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn slight right
128 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
906 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ives Dairy Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
1818 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 17 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 Sunny Isles Beach and Miami.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Glades.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
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).
#1 Sunny Isles Beach
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 21,634 |
| Coordinates | 25.9506500, -80.1228200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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