Origin
Florida City, FL
Afternoon in Florida City on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florida City, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida City, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
Florida City to Miami is 34.8 miles and takes about 50m via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Florida, moving you from the southern edge of the state up into the bustling Miami area. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it ideal for a quick transition or a simple day trip. You'll likely find it a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss, setting you up for whatever awaits you in Miami.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| South Dixie Highway | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Snapper Creek Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 344th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 16.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida City, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on FL 9336
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Southwest 344th Street
2
Continue on FL 9336
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 344th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 878 Toll
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snapper Creek Expressway
Toward SR 878 East Toll
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 1
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95; US 1
Toward I 95 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 1; SR 970
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; SR 970
Exit 2A
Toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
15
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Florida City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway toward SR 878 East Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 878 East Toll
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 95; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1 toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 1; SR 970
Take the exit onto US 1; SR 970 toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
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 2A
Toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.08 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Homestead Extension
(16.9 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Miami on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 8 mph
20% chance
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards a highway experience, with 76% of the drive on main roads like the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and the Don Shula Expressway. Expect stretches of consistent speed, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 16.9 miles on the Turnpike. While the profile is highway-focused, you'll also encounter sections of South Dixie Highway, offering a slight change of pace. The drive is generally efficient, designed for smooth transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South Dixie Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Florida City, FL
Full guide →Florida City is a city in Florida. It is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous 48.
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 50m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Everglades 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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