Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Tamiami, FL
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The drive from Miami, FL to Tamiami, FL covers 15.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dolphin Expressway, I 95, Southwest 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Dolphin Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Expressway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 125th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 9th Terrace | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Miami, FL and Tamiami, FL.
Start on North Miami Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 836
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 41
Turn left onto Southwest 125th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 9th Terrace
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 836 Toll West: University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 985 South: Turnpike, Florida International University, Tamiami Park, Fair Expo Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Homestead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.63 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Miami on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Tamiami on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Cloudy
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.
15.2 mi in 24m, mostly highway — 9.5 mi of that is on Dolphin Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dolphin Expressway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
60 ft
Highest Point
28 ft
~8.7 mi in
Elevation Range
22 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miami, FL and Tamiami, FL, road signs point toward Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Florida's Turnpike, Florida International University, Tamiami Park and Fair Expo Center - among others.
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Florida's Turnpike
Florida International University
Tamiami Park
Fair Expo Center
Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
Florida's Turnpike South
Homestead
“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 24m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). 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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