Where is Kendall, Florida, USA?

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Where is Kendall Located? - Kendall is a city located in the Miami-Dade County of Florida, United States. Kendall lies between 21.4951579 Degrees North latitudes and 158.0629257 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kendall, Florida

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Where is Kendall?: The Google Map showing the location of Kendall in the U.S. state of Florida.

Where is Kendall Located?

Kendall is a city located in the Miami-Dade County of Florida, United States. Kendall lies between 21.4951579 Degrees North latitudes and 158.0629257 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kendall city is 80241 people and the city has a total area of 16.11 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Kendall, Florida Quick Facts

Property Information
CommunityKendall (Census-designated place)
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
State CapitalTallahassee
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude25.6793° N
Longitude80.3173° W
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Land Area16.10 sq mi
Water Area0.50 sq mi
Total Area16.60 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)80,241 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 4,984 per sq mi
ZIP Code33156, 33173, 33176, 33183
Area Code305, 786
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code12-36100
Congressional DistrictFlorida's 26th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Kendall, Florida

  • Pinecrest, Florida - East - 3 mi
  • Glenvar Heights, Florida - North - 4 mi
  • The Crossings, Florida - West - 5 mi
  • South Miami, Florida - Northeast - 6 mi
  • Palmetto Bay, Florida - Southeast - 7 mi
  • Coral Gables, Florida - Northeast - 9 mi
  • Doral, Florida - North - 13 mi
  • Miami, Florida - Northeast - 14 mi
  • Homestead, Florida - Southwest - 28 mi
  • Miami Beach, Florida - East - 20 mi

Driving Distances from Kendall, Florida

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
PinecrestFlorida38 minutes
Glenvar HeightsFlorida410 minutes
The CrossingsFlorida510 minutes
South MiamiFlorida615 minutes
Palmetto BayFlorida715 minutes
Coral GablesFlorida920 minutes
DoralFlorida1325 minutes
MiamiFlorida1425 minutes
Miami BeachFlorida2035 minutes
HomesteadFlorida2840 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Kendall, Florida

Transportation Details
Airport NameMiami International Airport
IATA CodeMIA
PortPortMiami
Major HighwaysUS Highway 1, Don Shula Expressway (SR 874), Snapper Creek Expressway (SR 878), Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Train/Amtrak ServiceMiami Metrorail (Dadeland North and Dadeland South Stations nearby); Amtrak service at Miami Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMiami-Dade Transit Metrobus and Metrorail
  • US Highway 1 and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike provide direct access to downtown Miami, Homestead, and other parts of South Florida.
  • The Don Shula Expressway (SR 874) connects Kendall with major interstate highways across the Miami metropolitan area.
  • Dadeland North and Dadeland South Metrorail stations offer rapid transit service to downtown Miami, Miami International Airport, and other destinations.
  • Miami International Airport, approximately 12 miles north, provides extensive domestic and international air connections.
  • Miami-Dade Transit Metrobus routes serve residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, business districts, and nearby communities throughout Kendall.

What are top Places to Visit in Kendall, Florida

Landmark Name Type
Dadeland MallShopping Mall
Pinecrest GardensBotanical Garden
Zoo MiamiZoo
Kendall Indian Hammocks ParkCounty Park
Tropical ParkUrban Park
Briar Bay Golf CourseGolf Course
The FallsOpen-air Shopping Center
Matheson Hammock ParkWaterfront Park
Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenBotanical Garden
Deering EstateHistoric Site

Colleges and Universities in Kendall, Florida

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Miami Dade College – Kendall CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate and bachelor's degree programs, workforce training, STEM, business, and liberal arts
Florida International UniversityPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, business, hospitality, medicine, and international studies
University of MiamiPrivateResearch UniversityMedicine, law, marine science, business, music, and research
St. Thomas UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, education, theology, and nursing
Nova Southeastern University – Miami CampusPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, education, business, and professional studies

Waterbodies in Kendall, Florida

Snapper Creek, Biscayne Bay, Black Creek Canal, C-100 Canal, C-1 Canal, Tamiami Canal, Matheson Hammock Lagoon, Cutler Drain Canal.

Golf Courses in Kendall, Florida

Briar Bay Golf Course, Killian Greens Golf Club, Miccosukee Golf & Country Club, Palmetto Golf Course, Granada Golf Course, Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne.

Kendall, Florida — Key Historical Facts

  • Kendall originated in the early twentieth century as a small agricultural settlement named after Henry John Broughton Kendall, a state land developer and businessman.
  • For much of its early history, the community's economy centered on farming, particularly avocado groves, citrus orchards, and other tropical crops.
  • Rapid suburban development during the 1960s and 1970s transformed Kendall into one of the largest residential communities in the Miami metropolitan area.
  • The establishment of Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus and nearby Florida International University strengthened the area's role as an educational and commercial center.
  • Today, Kendall is recognized for its diverse population, major shopping destinations, excellent transportation links, educational institutions, and proximity to downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.

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