About 41 minutes from Downtown Miami
A podcast studio near Miami, in Fort Lauderdale
The Cast Studio is a podcast and video studio in Fort Lauderdale, not in Miami: 801 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 120, about 41 minutes from Downtown Miami by car without traffic. Packages start at $199 per hour and include your choice of six sets. The Brightline Fort Lauderdale station is 1.5 km away. Book or take a free tour.
Updated: October 3, 2026
Is The Cast Studio in Miami or in Fort Lauderdale?
The Cast Studio is in Fort Lauderdale, not in Miami. The address is 801 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, about 41 minutes (29 miles) by car from Downtown Miami without traffic. This page is for people in and around Miami who are comparing studios, so it puts the distance first. A studio close to home may suit you better, and that is a fair choice. If you are willing to drive, the sections below cover the route, the hourly prices that nearby studios list, what clients with Miami ties said and when the drive makes sense.
How do I get from Miami to the studio?
By car, the drive from Downtown Miami takes about 41 minutes (29 miles) without traffic, or about 82 minutes there and back. Aventura is the shortest of the five drives below at about 25 minutes, and Doral is the longest at about 51. Rush hour on I-95 takes longer than these times, so leave extra time, and pick a booking slot away from the heaviest traffic if you can.
| From | Miles | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventura | 16 | 25 min | 50 min |
| Hialeah | 25 | 40 min | 80 min |
| Downtown Miami | 29 | 41 min | 82 min |
| Miami Beach | 32 | 48 min | 96 min |
| Doral | 35 | 51 min | 102 min |
If you would rather not drive, the Brightline Fort Lauderdale station is 1.5 km from the studio: about 19 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car. For train times, which change by schedule, use gobrightline.com. The directions page lists drive times from all 16 places.
Source: Driving distance and time without traffic from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured October 3, 2026. Rush hour on I-95 takes longer. Brightline walk: OpenStreetMap routing.
How do prices compare with other studios near Miami?
The video recording rates listed by the studios in the table run from $120 to $450 per hour, depending on what the hour includes, and The Cast Studio charges $199, $250 or $455 per hour. The table puts the listings side by side, with the date they were read.
| Studio | What the listed price covers | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast HQHollywood | Audio + video recording, 2-hour minimum | $120 |
| All-inclusive video, 2-hour minimum | $200 | |
| FGA Podcast StudiosMiami | Studio with an engineer | $149 |
| The Chat Room Podcast StudioMiami Beach | Studio only | $150 |
| Recording with 3 cameras | $350 | |
| Recording + professional edit | $450 | |
| Grove Podcast StudioMiami | Studio production | From $450 |
| The Cast StudioFort Lauderdale | Studio EssentialsOne 4K camera angle and on-site tech assistance | $199 |
| Studio RecordingFull crew, three 4K angles, raw files within 24 hours | $250 | |
| Studio Recording + Enhanced EditStudio Recording plus a 4K multicam edit | $455 |
Read the table by what the hour includes, not by the headline number: some listings are the room alone, others add an engineer, three cameras or an edit. Podcast HQ lists a two-hour minimum, so its $120 rate means at least $240 per session. The Cast Studio's published packages state no minimum session length, so ask when you book. Prices change without notice, so confirm each rate on the studio's own website. The guide to podcast studio costs in South Florida covers the wider market.
Source: Other studios' prices as listed on each studio's own website on October 3, 2026. The Cast Studio packages and The Cast Studio Terms of Service, effective February 1, 2026. Prices checked October 3, 2026.
When does the drive from Miami make sense?
The drive makes sense when you want what the Studio Recording packages include in one booking: a full crew, three 4K angles, a choice of six sets and raw files within 24 hours, at $250 per hour. It also fits when you want a finished video, because Studio Recording + Enhanced Edit adds a 4K multicam edit at $455 per hour. It makes less sense for a short session where the lowest hourly rate matters most: a two-hour session from Downtown Miami takes about 3 hours 22 minutes of your day, including 82 minutes of driving, and some studios list lower rates. See the studio on a free tour or put your questions to the team before you pay a deposit.
Do people with Miami ties record at The Cast Studio?
Yes. Three client cards on this site mention Miami in the person's public role or profile. Caitlin lists Miami in her role, Mia Seidman lists Dubai and Miami in hers, and the public Instagram profile name of Denys, a commercial real estate agent, includes Miami. Between them they mention the look of the studio, a room that was ready on arrival and the quality of the cameras. The cards do not say where each person lives or how they got to the studio, so read them as feedback from people with Miami connections, not as a count of Miami clients.
The CAST was such a great place, the studio is very beautiful
CaitlinDigital + Events Marketing | Miami
The team is honestly amazing, cameras is super high quality!
Mia SeidmanEntrepreneur | Dubai / Miami
Everything was ready when we arrived. We just sat down and started talking
DenysCommercial Real Estate Agent
How can I see the studio before I drive up?
Take the free studio tour first. Send the tour form and the team contacts you to set a time, so you can stand in the room and compare the six sets before you commit to a deposit. When you are ready to book, choose a set and a time on Podyx. Reservations are first-come, first-served. A non-refundable deposit is required to book a session. Because the drive is about 41 minutes each way, confirm your date before you set out: the studio FAQ has the refund and rescheduling rules.
Source: The Cast Studio Terms of Service, effective February 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Miami Beach to the studio?
About 48 minutes (32 miles) without traffic, or about 96 minutes there and back. From Aventura the drive is about 25 minutes. Start earlier if you leave at rush hour, when I-95 takes longer.
How long is the drive from Hialeah or Doral?
About 40 minutes (25 miles) from Hialeah and about 51 minutes (35 miles) from Doral, both without traffic. Doubling those times gives the round trip: about 80 and 102 minutes.
Does The Cast Studio have a location in Miami?
No. The studio is at 801 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. It is about 41 minutes by car from Downtown Miami without traffic.
How do The Cast Studio's prices compare with studios near Miami?
As listed on October 3, 2026, the video recording rates in the price comparison run from $120 to $450 per hour, depending on what the hour includes. The Cast Studio charges $199, $250 or $455 per hour. Compare what each hour covers in the price comparison on this page.
Can I tour the studio before I drive up from Miami?
Yes. The tour costs nothing. Send the tour form and the team will get in touch to agree a time, so you can walk through the six sets before you pay a deposit.
Keep exploring
- Directions and drive times16 places by county, plus the Brightline walk.
- Prices and what each package includesStudio Essentials, Studio Recording and Enhanced Edit.
- What a podcast studio costs in South FloridaDated prices from studio websites.
- The six sets with photosPick the look before you book.
- How a recording session worksFrom booking to your files.
- Address, phone and free studio tourMap, hours and every way to reach the team.
Guides from the blog
- How to choose a podcast studio in Fort LauderdaleWhat to compare before you book a podcast studio in Fort Lauderdale: crew, camera angles, sets, files, editing, booking rules and travel time.
- How much does it cost to rent a podcast studio in Fort Lauderdale?What a podcast studio costs in Fort Lauderdale: self-serve rooms, crewed studios and editing packages, with dated prices from studio sites.
Worth the drive?
See the room first: the studio tour is free. Or choose a set and a time on Podyx and book your session.
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