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Trip from Miami, FL to Flagami, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

10.3 mi

17 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 19m
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.

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Downtown Flagami, FL, FL

Flagami, FL

Andy Arthur

Trip Overview

The drive from Miami, FL to Flagami, FL covers 10.3 miles and takes about 17m 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, Tamiami Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Dolphin Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.3 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 17m highway drive covering 10.3 miles, with most of the trip on Dolphin Expressway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on Dolphin Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dolphin Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.1 miles in.

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 13 decision points packed into just 10.3 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: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95
7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North
8
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 3A Toward SR 836 Toll West: University of Miami Ho...
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward SR 969, SR 973, SR 968, US 41: Northwest 72nd Avenue, Northwest 87th Avenue, West Flagler Street, Southwest 8th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 969, SR 973, SR 968, US 41: Northwest...
9
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 969: Northwest 72nd Avenue, Milam Dairy Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 969: Northwest 72nd Avenue, Milam Dai...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Miami, FL and Flagami, FL, road signs point toward Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Jackson Memorial Hospital

1.4 mi in | ~2m

Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1.4 mi in | ~2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dolphin Expressway 6.2 mi 8m
I 95 0.7 mi <1m
Tamiami Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 72nd Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Milam Dairy Airport Loop 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest 11th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 72nd Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
North Miami Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dolphin Expressway — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Miami Avenue

499 ft · 16 sec · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

472 ft · 11 sec
Toward I 95 Use the slight right lane.
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North Use the slight right lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 56 sec · I 95
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 3A Toward SR 836 Toll West: University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center Use the slight left lane.
6

Merge onto SR 836

6.2 mi · 8 min · Dolphin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward SR 969, SR 973, SR 968, US 41: Northwest 72nd Avenue, Northwest 87th Avenue, West Flagler Street, Southwest 8th Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Toward SR 969: Northwest 72nd Avenue, Milam Dairy Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on Northwest 11th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Northwest 11th Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto SR 969

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Milam Dairy Airport Loop
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on SR 969

181 ft · 6 sec · Milam Dairy Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on SR 969

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on Southwest 72nd Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Southwest 72nd Avenue
14

Enter roundabout onto Tamiami Boulevard

69 ft · 2 sec · Tamiami Boulevard
15

Continue on Tamiami Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Tamiami Boulevard
16

Enter roundabout onto Tamiami Boulevard

73 ft · 6 sec · Tamiami Boulevard
17

Continue on Tamiami Boulevard

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Tamiami Boulevard
18

Turn right onto Alley Way

122 ft · 5 sec · Alley Way
19

Arrive at destination

Alley Way

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.64 one way

$3.28 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.78 $3.57
premium $4.72 $1.92 $3.83
diesel $5.61 $2.27 $4.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Miami, FL

Night in Miami on Thursday

Local time

11:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flagami, FL

Night in Flagami on Thursday

Local time

11:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Miami, FL to Flagami, FL covers 10.3 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dolphin Expressway, I 95, Tamiami Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Between Miami, FL and Flagami, FL, road signs point toward Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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