Origin
Doral, FL
Late night in Doral on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doral, 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
25m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doral, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Doral to Miami covers a brief 13.9-mile distance, making this a quick trip that typically takes around 25 minutes. Because this route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, as it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel for the entire journey. Navigating through Florida, you will primarily use Northwest 51st Terrace, Northwest 99th Avenue, and Northwest 51st Lane to reach your destination. Since this is a straightforward local drive without any mandatory stops, it serves as a simple and efficient connection between these two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Expressway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Northwest 36th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 97th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 395 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 41st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dolphin Expressway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doral, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Northwest 51st Terrace
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northwest 51st Terrace
3
Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue
286 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 99th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest 51st Lane
5
Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue
178 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest 99th Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northwest 52nd Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest 52nd Street
7
Turn right onto Northwest 97th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 97th Avenue
8
Turn left onto Northwest 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northwest 41st Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Northwest 36th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
177 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SR 826: Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SR 826 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto SR 826
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward SR 836 Toll East, SR 836 Toll West: Miami International Airport, Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward SR 836 Toll East
15
Merge onto SR 836 Toll
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Dolphin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 395
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 395
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2B
18
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
21
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest 51st Terrace
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Northwest 51st Terrace
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest 52nd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 52nd Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 826 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 South
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward SR 836 Toll East, SR 836 Toll West: Miami International Airport, Florida's Turnpike
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.
Toward SR 836 Toll East, SR 836 Toll West: Miam...
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Northeast 2nd Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:47 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
2 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
25m 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 that keeps you engaged with frequent maneuvers rather than long, monotonous stretches. With a highway share of 0%, your entire journey remains on local roads, meaning you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate traffic. The longest stretch of the drive is 0 miles on Northwest 51st Terrace, highlighting the technical, stop-and-go nature of this urban route. You will navigate through various local corridors, requiring your full attention as you transition between the specified streets. It is a practical, utilitarian experience that focuses on getting you from point A to point B through the local Florida grid.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Dolphin Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dolphin Expressway and Northwest 36th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 51st Terrace.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 51st Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Doral, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.
Florida's Turnpike
4.5 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Doral, FL
Full guide →Founded 2003
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 25m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 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: near the start (Northwest 51st Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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