Origin
Miami, FL
Morning in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami, FL to Palm Springs, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Palm Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Miami to Palm Springs, Florida, you are in for a quick 12.3-mile trip that takes approximately 21 minutes. This short jaunt is easily managed as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily utilize West 4th Avenue, the Airport Expressway, and Okeechobee Road to navigate between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your local travel needs. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive makes it an incredibly straightforward commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Airport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Okeechobee Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West 49th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 4th Avenue
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Palm Springs, 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
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 4B
Toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami International Airport, Miami Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto SR 112 Toll
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 27 North: Okeechobee Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 27
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right onto SR 823
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West 4th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
West 8th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — 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
9
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami International Airport, Miami Beach
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 4B
Toward SR 112 Toll West, I 195 East: Miami Inte...
7
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Ai...
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 27 North: Okeechobee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 27 North: Okeechobee Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Palm Springs, FL
Morning in Palm Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NE 14 mph
59% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 3:53PM EDT until April 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 3:53PM EDT until April 22 at 11:00AM 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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition through this 12.3-mile stretch. The journey is defined by a 37% highway share, meaning you will balance faster transit sections with local road navigation. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on West 4th Avenue, covering 2.6 miles of the total distance. As you move through the route, the driving character shifts from the flow of the Airport Expressway to the more localized feel of Okeechobee Road. It is a functional drive that requires your attention as you transition between these varying road types.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on West 4th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miami, FL to Palm Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami Beach along the way.
Miami Beach
2.9 mi in
|
~4m
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
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 21m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on West 4th Avenue. 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 Palm Springs, 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Palm Springs, 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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