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Trip from Lake Worth Corridor, 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

1h 21m

Distance

63.8 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from the Lake Worth Corridor to Miami, you are looking at a straightforward 63.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily head down and back without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. You will primarily utilize I-95, supplemented by 6th Avenue South and Lake Worth Road, to navigate between these two South Florida locations. It is a highly practical drive that connects the suburban feel of the Lake Worth area directly into the heart of Miami.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 59.4 mi 1h 10m
6th Avenue South 1.3 mi 2m
Lake Worth Road 0.8 mi 1m
South Congress Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
North Miami Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Gulfstream Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 59.4 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth Corridor, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on Gulfstream Road

498 ft · 16 sec · Gulfstream Road
2

Turn right onto FL 802

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lake Worth Road
3

Turn right onto South Congress Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South Congress Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto 6th Avenue South

1.3 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

46 mi · 54 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

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 of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pompano Beach, FL

32 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

Pompano Beach, FL to Miami, FL

35.3 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Delray Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pompano Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 63.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Congress Avenue

Turn right onto South Congress Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.16 one way

$20.31 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.05 $22.09
premium $4.72 $11.86 $23.73
diesel $5.61 $14.09 $28.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.70 $3.06
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.58 $2.55
EV Truck/SUV 25.5 0 $8.93 $4.08

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Late night in Lake Worth Corridor on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Late night in Miami on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m 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 classic highway-focused experience, as 93% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 59.4-mile stretch along I-95, which serves as the backbone of this trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising on this interstate, making it a high-speed, direct connection rather than a scenic winding path. While the initial segments involve local roads like 6th Avenue South and Lake Worth Road, the personality of the drive quickly shifts to a standard interstate grind once you merge onto the main highway. Prepare for a consistent, functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over varied terrain.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.4 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and 6th Avenue South. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near South Congress 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 63.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (South Congress Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 21m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.4 miles on I 95. 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 0.8 miles (South Congress Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 95): 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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