How far is Cudjoe Key, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Cudjoe Key, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.31 mi
02h 58m
Flight
111.93 mi
180.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.93 mi
Kilometers
180.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.31 mi
Kilometers
230.64 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Thu, May 7, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Cudjoe Key
Thu, May 7, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cudjoe Key
2026-05-06T22:37
Arrive Hialeah
Thu, May 7, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cudjoe Key
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tavernier
FL

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida

From Cudjoe Key
72.1 mi
01h 29m
To Hialeah
71.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cudjoe Key and Hialeah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cudjoe Key and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Blimp Road

    1829 ft · 58 sec · Blimp Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Overseas Highway

    18.6 mi · 29 min · Overseas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Don Shula Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Don Shula Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Express Lanes

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 122nd Street

    42 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    18 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 932

    942 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 49th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West 49th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    2680 ft · 1 min · Palm Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cudjoe Key and Hialeah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 48%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 14%
Overseas Highway
18.6 mi · 13%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.9 mi · 12%
Don Shula Expressway
7.47 mi · 5%
Express Lanes
5.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Seven Mile Bridge

Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

68.1 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tavernier
01h 29m from Cudjoe Key
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cudjoe Key and Partly Cloudy near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cudjoe Key to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tavernier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Cudjoe Key and 71.2 miles from Hialeah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cudjoe Key and Partly Cloudy near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Tavernier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tavernier and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Coffee break 4.6 mi away

City Hall Cafe & Wine bar

Tavernier , FL
88511 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
Rating 4.5/5 281 reviews Wine bar,Grill,Cafe,Delivery Restaurant,Restaurant,Wine club,Wine store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Monroe County Code Enforcement

Key Largo , FL
102050 Overseas Hwy #116, Key Largo, FL 33037
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tavernier.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

97 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

116 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cudjoe Key and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 111.93 mi (180.14 km).

Cudjoe Key

#1 Cudjoe Key

Census designated place

Population1,763
Coordinates24.6715300, -81.4984200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Blimp Road (-81.499617, 24.671527)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.98
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.99 $41.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.26 $46.51
Premium $4.90 $24.77 $49.55
Diesel $4.35 $22.01 $44.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cudjoe Key and Hialeah. The current time is 22:37:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.