Origin
Dania Beach, FL
Morning in Dania Beach on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dania Beach, 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
31m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dania Beach, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 22.1 miles, this quick trip from Dania Beach to Miami is a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day of travel. You can expect to spend approximately 33 minutes on the road, making it a highly efficient transition between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is exceptionally budget-friendly for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't need to worry about overnight splits or complex logistical planning. This drive serves as a practical link for those needing to move between the suburban feel of Dania Beach and the urban energy of Miami.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 19 mi | 24m |
| Stirling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Federal Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Dania Beach Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 19 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dania Beach, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on West Dania Beach Boulevard
86 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Dania Beach Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Federal Highway
3
Turn right onto SR 848
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stirling Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / South Federal Highway
Turn right onto US 1 / South Federal Highway
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 848 / Stirling Road
Turn right onto SR 848 / Stirling Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route relies on South Federal Highway, Stirling Road, and I-95 South. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure rather than sustained high-speed lanes. The road environment changes as you transition off local surface streets, requiring your full attention to navigate the frequent turns involved. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive demands a more engaged, stop-and-go driving style. You will find that the personality of the road is defined by its functional, city-centric layout rather than long-distance highway miles.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Stirling Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / South Federal Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / South Federal Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 848 / Stirling Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
29 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
46 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
29 ft
~19 mi in
Elevation Range
31 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dania Beach, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Miami along the way.
Port Of Miami
20.8 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
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 31m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 1 / South Federal Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 848 / Stirling Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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