Origin
Cutler Bay, FL
Morning in Cutler Bay on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler Bay, FL to Miami, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Miami, FL covers 18.9 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dixie Highway, I 95, Franjo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on South Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.4 miles from Cutler Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 18.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 18.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 95; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
7.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16 mi into trip
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~31m in
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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
18 mi into trip
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~33m in
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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
18.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dixie Highway | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Franjo Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 97th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Cutler Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dixie Highway
— 13.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn left onto Old Cutler Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
4
Turn left onto Franjo Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Franjo Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
6
Continue on Southwest 97th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
8
Continue on Southwest 97th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto US 1
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
8.4 mi
·
15 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Southeast 1st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 1st Street
16
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.4 miles from Cutler Bay, FL, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.9 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cutler Bay, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cutler Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 18.9 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cutler Bay, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South Dixie Highway for about 13.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Cutler Bay, FL · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Cutler Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miami, FL
The final approach into Miami, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miami, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 14 to 18 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Miami, FL covers 18.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dixie Highway, I 95, Franjo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Cutler Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 18.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 95; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cutler Bay, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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