How far is Tavernier, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Tavernier, FL to Miami, FL is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.92 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.39 mi
90.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.39 mi
Kilometers
90.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.92 mi
Kilometers
117.35 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Tavernier
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tavernier
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tavernier
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Florida City
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Tavernier
34.9 mi
00h 43m
To Miami
38 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tavernier and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    98 m · 13 sec · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    16.2 mi · 27 min · Overseas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Snapper Creek Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Snapper Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto South Dixie Highway

    6.9 mi · 13 min · South Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    2125 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    643 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1234 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street

    549 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    95 m · 9 sec · North Miami Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tavernier and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
19.7 mi · 27%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.9 mi · 23%
Overseas Highway
16.2 mi · 22%
South Dixie Highway
6.91 mi · 9%
Don Shula Expressway
4.42 mi · 6%
Snapper Creek Expressway
2.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Continue on Dixie Highway

19.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida City
00h 43m from Tavernier
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Tavernier 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 Tavernier to Miami?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Tavernier and 38 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Tavernier and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Florida City

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 Florida City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar

Homestead , FL
5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Rating 4.5/5 200 reviews Bistro,Bar,Hotel
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

Florida City
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
Florida City City Hall
Meeting point 0.8 mi away

Florida City City Hall

Florida City , FL
404 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034
Rating 3.8/5 18 reviews City Hall,City government office
Homestead Building & Zoning
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Homestead Building & Zoning

Homestead , FL
100 NE Civic Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

50 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

70 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

81 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

103 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tavernier and Miami. Straight-line distance: 56.39 mi (90.75 km).

Tavernier

#1 Tavernier

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida

Population2,136
Coordinates25.0115200, -80.5150600
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: US 1 (-80.515089, 25.011544)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.32
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.66 $21.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $4.90 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $4.35 $11.18 $22.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tavernier and Miami. The current time is 04:17:09.

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.