Conveniently located in Miami-Dade County, the Deering Estate is just east of Old Cutler Road and SW 168 Street in Palmetto Bay, accessible via the Florida Turnpike, US-1, and Old Cutler Road. Arrival by watercraft is prohibited. 

Driving Directions: 

15 miles From Downtown Miami – Take I-95 South to South Dixie Highway (US1) ; continue south (approximately 13 miles) to SW 168th Street. Turn left at SW 168 street and travel east. Cross Old Cutler Road, and the Visitor’s Center parking lot is about ½ block on the right.

From the Southbound Turnpike (coming from Miami International Airport, Broward County) – Take turnpike south, exit at SW 152nd Street East (Coral Reef Drive).  Continue east to Old Cutler Road (about 4.5 miles). Turn right on Old Cutler Road and travel south (about 1 mile) to SW 168th Street. Turn left at SW 168 street, and the Visitor Center parking lot is about ½ block on the right.

From the Northbound Turnpike (coming from Florida Keys, Florida City, Homestead) –  Take Turnpike north, exit right on SW 216^th Street, take 216 street east to Old Cutler Road, at Old Cutler Road make a left.  Take Old Cutler Road northbound (approximately 4.4 miles) to SW 168^th Street. At SW 168 Street, make a right, and the Visitor Center parking lot is about ½ block on the right.

Public Transit & Rideshare Directions: 

MetroRail (From Miami International Airport, Tri-Rail, Brickell, Downtown Miami, etc).  – Download free app (MD Transit GO).  Take Metrorail South (fees apply) from your location to Dadeland South (southern-most Metrorail stop). At Dadeland South Station, take MetroBus Route 31 to the bus stop at SW 168 Street. At SW 168 Street bus stop, request FreeBee (free app & free on-demand service; operates Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm) from your location. In the Destination box, enter 16701 SW 72 avenue, Palmetto Bay, Fl 33157. FreeBee will drop you near or close to the Main Gate.  In lieu of Freebee, you may also utilize Uber or Lyft (fees apply; approximately 2.7 miles / 4.3 km).

Metro Bus from Florida City – Download free app (MD Transit GO).  Take Metro Bus 38 Max  to the bus stop at SW 168 Street. At SW 168 Street bus stop, request FreeBee (free app & free on-demand service; operates Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm)  from your location. In the Destination box, enter 16701 SW 72 avenue, Palmetto Bay, Fl 33157. FreeBee will drop you near or close to the Main Gate.  In lieu of Freebee, you may utilize Uber or Lyft (fees apply; approximately 2.7 miles / 4.3 km).

Metro Bus from Marathon, Florida Keys – Download free app (MD Transit GO).  Take Metro Bus 301 Dade-Monroe Express. At Florida City, transfer to Metro Bus 38 Max. From Metro Bus 38 Max, exit at SW 168 Street bus stop. At SW 168 Street bus stop, request FreeBee (free app & free on-demand service; operates Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm) from your location. In the Destination box, enter 16701 SW 72 avenue, Palmetto Bay, Fl 33157. FreeBee will drop you near or close to the Main Gate.  In lieu of Freebee, you may utilize Uber or Lyft (fees apply; approximately 2.7 miles / 4.3 km).

Freebee Express Palmetto Bay– Download free app. Operates Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm. (FREE)

Go Connect Cutler Bay– Download free app. Operates Monday-Friday 5:30am-8pm. (FREE). Transfer from Cutler Bay Go Connect to Palmetto Bay Freebee (FREE). In lieu of Freebee, you may utilize Uber or Lyft (fees apply).

Palmetto Bay I-Bus- Download free app. (FREE). Schedule.

Uber – Download free app (fees apply for rideshare).

Lyft – Download free app (fees apply for rideshare).

Old Cutler Bike Path is a fully paved bike path, a full 11 miles from Coco Plum Circle, bikers can enjoy the scenery of parks including Matheson Hammock and the Deering Estate.