Origin
Coral Terrace, FL
Late night in Coral Terrace on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Terrace, FL to Miami, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral Terrace, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 11-mile drive from Coral Terrace to Miami, Florida, is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Dolphin Expressway and Southwest 57th Avenue, with a portion on Southwest 24th Street. With 54% of the route on highways, expect a mix of faster travel and local road transitions. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $2, and since there are no recommended stops, you can make good time. This route is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Miami area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Expressway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Southwest 57th Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 24th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 2nd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 395 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 57th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 67th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dolphin Expressway
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Terrace, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 26th Terrace
341 ft
·
17 sec
·
Southwest 26th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Southwest 67th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 67th Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southwest 24th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 24th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 959
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 57th Avenue
5
Continue on SR 959
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 836 Toll East
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 836 Toll
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Dolphin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 395
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 395
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2B
10
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
13
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest 67th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 67th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest 24th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 24th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward SR 836 Toll East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 836 Toll East
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 836 Toll / Dolphin Expressway
Merge onto SR 836 Toll / Dolphin Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miami, FL
Late night in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of expressway speeds and urban street navigation. Over half the journey, 54%, is spent on highways, including a significant 5.4-mile stretch on the Dolphin Expressway, allowing for consistent forward momentum. As you transition off the expressway, expect the roads to become more varied, incorporating avenues and streets typical of a metropolitan area. This varied terrain means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from open highway cruising to more stop-and-go city traffic.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Dolphin Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest 67th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southwest 67th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Southwest 24th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Coral Terrace, FL
Full guide →Arriving in Miami, FL
Full guide →“The Magic City” · Founded 1825
Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
- • Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
- • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Dolphin Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southwest 67th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Southwest 24th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miami, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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