Sun, sand & tropical vibes
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Miami Beach Getaway
South Beach to Everglades
South Beach and Everglades sit about 94 km (59 mi) apart in a straight line, with Everglades to the south-west. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Miami Beach Getaway itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 94 km · 59 mi
- Est. road distance
- 113–132 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading south-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Miami Beach Getaway itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 113–132 km (70–82 mi) of road and 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Rent a car for this one. The Everglades sit a short drive from Miami, and the road down the Keys is a famously scenic run with bridges and water on both sides. South Beach itself is walkable, with ride shares and rentable bikes for short hops.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Everglades
Give it a full day from Homestead: Royal Palm boardwalks, the drive to Flamingo, and an airboat or tram ride on the north side.
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Family farm stand since 1959 near the park entrance; get a key lime or mamey milkshake.
Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
Main park entrance with exhibits and ranger info on what's active that day.
Anhinga Trail
Short boardwalk at Royal Palm where alligators, anhingas and herons are often a few feet away.
Flamingo Marina
End of the park road on Florida Bay; boat tours and kayak rentals, with manatees and crocodiles often in the marina.
Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery
Tropical-fruit wines (lychee, guava, mango) and craft beer in a garden setting near Homestead.
Gumbo Limbo Trail
Shaded loop through a hardwood hammock next to the Anhinga Trail.
Before you leave South Beach
Base yourself here for 2–3 days of beach mornings, Art Deco walks and late dinners; everything is walkable or a short bike ride.
Art Deco Welcome Center
Start point for the Miami Design Preservation League's guided Art Deco walking tours along Ocean Drive.
Lummus Park Beach
The classic South Beach stretch with lifeguard towers, a beach path and Ocean Drive behind you.
Puerto Sagua
Old-school Cuban diner on Collins Ave serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches and cafecito since 1962.
On this curated route
Where South Beach → Everglades sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Everglades to South Beach is the same 94 km in a straight line, heading north-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami high | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° |
| Everglades high | 22° | 24° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 24° |
| Miami rain | 44 | 49 | 56 | 76 | 135 | 191 | 165 | 182 | 190 | 124 | 64 | 51 |
| Everglades rain | 37 | 42 | 42 | 68 | 122 | 203 | 184 | 193 | 202 | 109 | 55 | 45 |
Miami averages cover South Beach, 6.2 km away. Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Everglades month guides.
South Beach to Everglades: questions travelers ask
How far is South Beach from Everglades?
South Beach is about 94 km (59 mi) from Everglades in a straight line, with Everglades to the south-west. By road, we estimate 113–132 km (70–82 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from South Beach to Everglades?
An estimated 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min, assuming 113–132 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from South Beach to Everglades?
Our Miami Beach Getaway itinerary includes this leg. Miami Beach Getaway runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in Nov – Apr.
Onward from Everglades
- Everglades to Key West 120 km
Getting to South Beach
Guides for both ends
- South Beach travel guide
- Miami weather covers South Beach
- Everglades travel guide
- Everglades weather best time to visit
Everglades by month
Plan South Beach → Everglades with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.