How far is Westwood Lake, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Westwood Lake, FL to Miami, FL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood Lake and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood Lake and Miami.
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Start on Southwest 42nd Street
643 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace
79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
841 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
2515 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 117th Avenue
986 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3246 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
11 mi · 15 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 Westwood Lake 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
11 mi · 00h 15m
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 Sunny leaving Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake to Miami?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.6 miles from Westwood Lake and 8.2 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westwood Lake and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near West Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Basketball Court
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 Westwood Lake and Miami. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.63 km).
#1 Westwood Lake
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,838 |
| Coordinates | 25.7292700, -80.3728300 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
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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