How far is Westchester, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Westchester, FL to Miami, FL is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westchester and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westchester and Miami.
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Start on Southwest 16th Street
54 m · 9 sec · Southwest 16th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2530 ft · 1 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 8th Street
1 km · 1 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
45 m · 10 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 South
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2238 ft · 35 sec · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 Toll: Florida's Turnpike, Miami International Airport
1173 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Continue straight
2999 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right
702 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast 2nd Avenue
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
1098 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · 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 Westchester 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.
Dolphin Expressway
Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
7.01 mi · 00h 10m
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 Westchester 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 Westchester to Miami?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
West Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Westchester and 5.5 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Westchester and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near West Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Miami.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westchester and Miami. Straight-line distance: 8.42 mi (13.55 km).
#1 Westchester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 29,862 |
| Coordinates | 25.7548200, -80.3272700 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
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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