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Trip from Miami, FL to Ives Estates, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Downtown Ives Estates, FL, FL

Ives Estates, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami, FL to Ives Estates, FL covers 15.5 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, US 441, Ives Dairy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 10.5 mi 13m
US 441 1.9 mi 3m
Ives Dairy Road 1.2 mi 2m
Northwest 199th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Northeast 12th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast 199th Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Miami Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Northeast 202nd Terrace <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 10.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Ives Estates, FL.

1

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 16 sec · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

472 ft · 11 sec
Toward I 95 Use the slight right lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North Use the slight right lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

8.5 mi · 10 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 12C Toward US 441 North: Miami Gardens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto US 441

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 441
8

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Northwest 199th Street
9

Continue on Northeast 199th Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northeast 199th Street
10

Continue on Ives Dairy Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
11

Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
12

Turn left onto Northeast 202nd Terrace

264 ft · 17 sec · Northeast 202nd Terrace
13

Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court

140 ft · 8 sec · Northeast 12th Court
14

Turn right onto Northeast 203rd Street

230 ft · 10 sec · Northeast 203rd Street
15

Arrive at destination

Northeast 203rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95
7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m 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.
7
11.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward US 441 North: Miami Gardens

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12C Toward US 441 North: Miami Gardens

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.40 one way

$4.79 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $2.63 $5.25
premium $4.63 $2.82 $5.65
diesel $5.60 $3.42 $6.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

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.

Forecast as of Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Miami, FL

Afternoon in Miami on Thursday

Local time

3:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 to 12 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:14PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:10PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Ives Estates, FL

Afternoon in Ives Estates on Thursday

Local time

3:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SE 10 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:14PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:10PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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

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

23m 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?

15.5 mi in 23m, mostly highway — 10.5 mi of that is on I 95.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 441. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

27 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

47 ft

Total Descent

45 ft

Highest Point

27 ft

~1.1 mi in

Elevation Range

21 ft

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Ives Estates, FL

Full guide →

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 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 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 Ives Estates, 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 0.1 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ives Estates, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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