Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami, FL
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Golden Glades, FL
Jose Valverde
Miami to Golden Glades is 10.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I-95 and Northwest 2nd Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Florida, making it a convenient local trip. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect efficient travel. With no planned stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a direct transfer or a brief leg of a larger journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Northwest 2nd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 146th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Golden Glades, FL.
Start on North Miami Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 916
Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 146th Street
Enter roundabout onto North Miami Avenue
Continue on North Miami Avenue
Turn left onto Memorial Highway
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 916: Northwest 135th Street, Opa-Locka Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.63 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Miami on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Golden Glades on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 77% of the 10.7 miles on freeways like I-95. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.3 miles on I-95 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate this urban corridor. The shift from highway to city roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Northwest 2nd Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
74 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
39 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
“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
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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