Origin
The Crossings, FL
Morning in The Crossings on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Crossings, FL to Miami, 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
30m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Crossings, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from The Crossings to Miami, you are looking at a quick 20.2-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This is strictly a local transit route, meaning you won't be dealing with any highway driving or complex multi-day planning. With a total fuel cost of around $3, it is an incredibly affordable trip that easily functions as a simple day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight stops or long-haul logistics for this short jaunt. It is a straightforward connection between two Florida communities, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary travel fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dixie Highway | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Snapper Creek Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 104th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dixie Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Crossings, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 104th Terrace
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
Southwest 104th Terrace
2
Turn right onto Southwest 105th Terrace
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest 105th Terrace
3
Turn right onto Southwest 128th Avenue
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
Southwest 128th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 104th Street
5
Continue on SR 990
523 ft
·
11 sec
·
Killian Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 874 Toll North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 874 Toll
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 878 Toll
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snapper Creek Expressway
Toward SR 878 East Toll
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 1
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95; US 1
Toward I 95 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 1; SR 970
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; SR 970
Exit 2A
Toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
15
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward SR 874 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 874 Toll North
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway toward SR 878 East Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 878 East Toll
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 95; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1 toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 1; SR 970
Take the exit onto US 1; SR 970 toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
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 2A
Toward US 1: Downtown, Biscayne Boulevard
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Southeast 1st Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Southeast 1st Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Miami, FL
Morning in Miami on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
3 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
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Your path relies entirely on navigating surface streets like Southwest 105th Terrace, Southwest 128th Avenue, and Southwest 104th Street. Because you are constantly maneuvering through local infrastructure, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Instead, you will be actively engaged behind the wheel as you navigate the frequent transitions between these specific local roads. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that requires your full attention on city navigation rather than cruising at high speeds.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on South Dixie Highway.
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 2.6 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 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 95; US 1): 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 30m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on South Dixie Highway. 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 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 878 Toll / Snapper Creek Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 95; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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