Origin
Virginia Gardens, FL
Morning in Virginia Gardens on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Gardens, FL to Miami, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Virginia Gardens, FL
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Miami, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Virginia Gardens to downtown Miami, this 9.4-mile trip is an efficient way to make the connection. Expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will not need to worry about a complex travel budget, as the fuel cost is estimated at just $2. Because the entire route remains within Florida, you won't experience major regional shifts or long-distance fatigue. This straightforward drive is ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel simple and localized. It serves as a practical, no-fuss transit between the two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 36th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 66th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 38th Terrace | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 65th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Expressway
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Gardens, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Northwest 65th Avenue
261 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 65th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
Northwest 38th Terrace
3
Turn left onto Northwest 66th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest 66th Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 948
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 36th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 112 East: Miami Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto SR 112 Toll
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Downtown
10
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 38th Terrace
Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
Navigation decision point
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
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.
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...
9
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...
8
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
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 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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
17m 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 cruise, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate primarily via Northwest 38th Terrace, Northwest 66th Avenue, and Northwest 36th Street to reach your destination. Because this is entirely local, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Instead, stay alert for frequent intersections and city-style traffic patterns. The personality of this trip is defined by its urban accessibility, requiring you to remain engaged with local navigation throughout the entire 17-minute duration.
45% 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: 3 mi on Airport Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Northwest 38th Terrace.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 9.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 38th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Virginia Gardens, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Downtown and Port Of Miami.
Orlando
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Downtown
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Port Of Miami
8 mi in
|
~13m
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 17m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Airport Expressway. 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: near the start (Northwest 38th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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