South Miami, FL Road Trips
South Miami, FL serves as a quiet starting point in Florida, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 320 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from South Miami, FL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
677.5 mi
Brent, FL
Quickest Drive
4h 47m
Lakeland, FL
Plan Around South Miami, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Miami, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Miami, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Miami, FL
Driving from South Miami, FL
On average, trips departing from South Miami, FL run 320 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 4m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 487 miles (9h 3m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving South Miami, FL most often head toward Tallahassee, FL (486.9 mi, 9h 3m), Clearwater, FL (284.3 mi, 5h 21m), Tampa, FL (280.2 mi, 5h 7m), and Lakeland, FL (227.5 mi, 4h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 320-mile trip from South Miami, FL, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving South Miami, FL and 3 routes heading into South Miami, FL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 487 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Miami, FL covers 487 miles and takes approximately 9h 3m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from South Miami, FL runs about 320 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 320-mile trip from South Miami, FL costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Miami, FL include Tallahassee, FL, Clearwater, FL, Tampa, FL and Lakeland, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Miami, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,926
Median Income
$88,313
Median Home Value
$736,900
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
South Miami, FL at a Glance
Founded
1897
Elevation
10 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from South Miami, FL
A sampling of people born in South Miami, FL.
Eric Hosmer
1989
American baseball player
Albert Reed
1985
American model
City data from Wikidata (Q2154827), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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