How far is Surfside, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Surfside, FL to Miami, FL is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surfside and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside and Miami.
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Start on Carlyle Avenue
62 m · 14 sec · Carlyle Avenue
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Turn left onto 91st Street
825 ft · 42 sec · 91st Street
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Turn right onto Harding Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Abbott Avenue
1993 ft · 1 min · Abbott Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Indian Creek Drive
2007 ft · 1 min · Indian Creek Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Indian Creek Drive
1536 ft · 44 sec · Indian Creek Drive
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Continue on Collins Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Collins Avenue
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Continue on Indian Creek Drive
581 ft · 14 sec · Indian Creek Drive
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Turn slight right
159 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto 41st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 41st Street
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Continue on Julia Tuttle Causeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Julia Tuttle Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Biscayne Boulevard
1479 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Northeast 38th Street
1122 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 38th Street
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Turn left onto Biscayne Boulevard
656 ft · 20 sec · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast 36th Street
1917 ft · 1 min · Northeast 36th Street
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Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Miami Avenue
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Continue on North Miami Avenue
1 mi · 3 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 Surfside 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.
Julia Tuttle Causeway
Continue on Julia Tuttle Causeway
2.9 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Surfside and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surfside to Miami?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Miami Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Surfside and 6.8 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Surfside and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Miami Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miami City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami Beach.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surfside and Miami. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.44 km).
#1 Surfside
Town in Florida, USA
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 25.8784300, -80.1256000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
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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