Trip from Davie, FL to Miami, FL

Q: How long is the trip from Davie, FL to Miami, FL?

The drive from Davie, FL to Miami, FL covers 22.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Griffin Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Davie, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

22.5 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 38m

10 AM

0h 34m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 34m

5 PM

0h 37m

8 PM

0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 22.5-mile drive from Davie to Miami, Florida, is a quick 33-minute trip, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Davie Road and Griffin Road before merging onto Florida's Turnpike South. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. The journey is characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, so expect a more engaged driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary, offering you flexibility in your day.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 22.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here, as the profile suggests a continuous series of intersections and road changes. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience, with the need to constantly adjust to traffic signals and various road conditions as you make your way south. This isn't a route for setting cruise control, but rather for paying attention to your surroundings.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Davie Road.

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 11 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Davie Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Davie Road

Turn left onto Davie Road

Navigation decision point

6

11.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95, US 441

7

11.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South

8

21.1 mi into trip | ~28m 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

21.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Davie, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami and Port Of Miami.

Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

1.2 mi in | ~2m

Port Of Miami

21.1 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	9.1 mi	10m
I 95	9 mi	11m
Griffin Road	1 mi	1m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Northwest 8th Street	0.4 mi	1m
Davie Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Southwest 47th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 9.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davie, FL and Miami, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 47th Street

346 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 47th Street

2

Turn left onto Davie Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Davie Road

3

Turn right onto SR 818

1.0 mi · 1 min · Griffin Road

4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

5

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

9.1 mi · 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95, US 441

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.

9

Merge onto I 95

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

12

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

13

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.58 one way

$7.16 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$3.90	$7.79
premium	$4.72	$4.18	$8.37
diesel	$5.61	$4.97	$9.94

Estimated Tolls: $0.64

Florida's Turnpike (9.1 mi) $0.64

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.36	$1.08
Efficient EV	5.6	$1.97	$0.90
EV Truck/SUV	9	$3.15	$1.44

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Davie, FL

Evening in Davie on Thursday

Local time

6:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, FL

Evening in Miami on Thursday

Local time

6:01 PM

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

1 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

32m 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.

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