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Trip from Highland Beach, FL to Miami, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

49.5 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Highland Beach, FL, FL

Highland Beach, FL

Brent Singleton

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to get from Highland Beach to Miami, this 49.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Florida. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 4 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. With fuel costs estimated at just $8, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two coastal locations. Because the duration is so brief, you certainly do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The route is primarily focused on highway travel, keeping the logistics simple and efficient. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, you will find this transition from Highland Beach to the heart of Miami seamless and uncomplicated.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 44.7 mi 53m
Yamato Road 1 mi 2m
South Ocean Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
North Federal Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Northeast Spanish River Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
North Miami Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 44.7 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Beach, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on SR A1A

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Ocean Boulevard
2

Turn right onto SR 800

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast Spanish River Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Federal Highway
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto SR 794

1.0 mi · 2 min · Yamato Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6

Merge onto I 95

45 mi · 53 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

25 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.

Popular next leg

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami, FL

27.4 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Deerfield Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Highland Beach, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 800 / Northeast Spanish River Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 800 / Northeast Spanish River Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1 / North Federal Highway

Turn right onto US 1 / North Federal Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
49 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.88 one way

$15.76 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.57 $17.14
premium $4.72 $9.20 $18.41
diesel $5.61 $10.93 $21.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.9 0 $5.20 $2.38
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98
EV Truck/SUV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Highland Beach, FL

Late night in Highland Beach on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 25 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Miami, FL

Late night in Miami on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 18 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

1h 4m 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 trip is defined by a heavy reliance on major infrastructure, with 90% of the drive taking place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-95, which serves as the backbone of your journey for a 44.7-mile stretch. While you start your departure on local roads like Yamato Road and South Ocean Boulevard, you will quickly transition into a fast-paced interstate grind. The personality of this drive is functional and direct rather than leisurely, designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss. Prepare for a consistent, high-speed experience that prioritizes speed over winding backroads or scenic detours.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Yamato Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR 800 / Northeast Spanish River Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 49.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.9 miles (SR 800 / Northeast Spanish River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 1 / North Federal Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

34 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

36 ft

Total Descent

35 ft

Highest Point

34 ft

~7.1 mi in

Elevation Range

29 ft

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 1h 4m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.7 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: at 0.9 miles (SR 800 / Northeast Spanish River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (US 1 / North Federal Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 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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