What day trips can I take from Miami?

Good day trips from Miami (roughly under 100 miles) include Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fountainebleau, Carol City — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Miami?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Miami, consider Key West — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Miami to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Miami

Cities near Miami, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key West. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Miami, Florida is Fort Lauderdale, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Fort LauderdaleCanals, yachts and broad beaches	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
West Palm BeachUpscale coast and Worth Avenue	66 mi / 106 km	1 hr 58 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Key WestThe end-of-the-road island	130 mi / 210 km	3 hr 2 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Fountainebleau	10 mi / 15 km	32 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Carol City	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Hollywood	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
The Hammocks	17 mi / 28 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Weston	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Homestead	28 mi / 44 km	53 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Tamarac	31 mi / 49 km	59 min	Drive/rail	Day trip

Day trips from Miami

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fountainebleau, Carol City, Hollywood. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Miami

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Key West. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Miami include Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key West, Fountainebleau, Carol City. The closest is Fort Lauderdale, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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