Origin
North Miami, FL
Afternoon in North Miami on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Miami, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Miami Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL covers 13.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 125th Street, Northwest 125th Street, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 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
6.7 miles from North Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 13.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 125th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 125th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Julia Tuttle Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 907 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 907 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 125th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Miami, FL and Miami Beach, FL.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Northeast 125th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 125th Street
3
Continue on Northwest 125th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 125th Street
4
Turn left onto I 95 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 95 South
5
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
463 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 East: Miami Beach
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195 East: Miami Beach
8
Keep slight left
292 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue on Julia Tuttle Causeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Julia Tuttle Causeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 907: Alton Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 907: Alton Road
11
Keep slight right to continue on SR 907 South: Alton Road, Convention Center
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 907 South: Alton Road, Convention Center
12
Continue on Alton Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Alton Road
13
Turn left onto 17th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
14
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Washington Avenue
15
Turn left onto Lincoln Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Road
16
Arrive at your destination
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 6.7 miles from North Miami, FL, or about 12m into the drive.
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 13.3 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Miami, 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 North Miami, FL
This is one driving day of about 13.3 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Miami, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from North Miami, FL · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Arriving in Miami Beach, FL
The final approach into Miami Beach, 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 Beach, 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
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Beach, FL
Afternoon in Miami Beach on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
24m 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 North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL covers 13.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 125th Street, Northwest 125th Street, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from North Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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.
The drive from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Miami, FL to Miami Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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