Drive or Fly: North Miami, FL to Homestead, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for OPF–MIA. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 2m
Distance
44.9 mi
Total Cost
$45
CO2
18 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 52m
4m in the air
Air Distance
34 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
9 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between OPF and MIA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 2m | 2h 52m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $45 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 18 kg CO2 | 9 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, SR 874 Toll, SR 836
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, SR 826, SR 924
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North Miami, FL to Homestead, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.