How far is Hialeah Gardens, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah Gardens, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.52 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.72 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah Gardens
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah Gardens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ives Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Hialeah Gardens
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To Fort Lauderdale
17.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    159 m · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 103rd Street

    731 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 103rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 20th Avenue

    129 m · 9 sec · West 20th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 826 North

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Palmetto Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SRL 826 East: Beaches

    2821 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    62 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue

    683 ft · 12 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    590 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
13.4 mi · 42%
Palmetto Expressway
10.5 mi · 33%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 5%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 3%
SRL 826 East
0.57 mi · 2%
SR 826 North
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ives Estates
00h 19m from Hialeah Gardens
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah Gardens and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah Gardens to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Hialeah Gardens and 17.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah Gardens and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates

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 Ives Estates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 2.3 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ives Estates.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

15 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

40 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah Gardens and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

Hialeah Gardens

#1 Hialeah Gardens

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population23,203
Coordinates25.8651000, -80.3245000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.324497, 25.86504)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.90 $5.43 $10.87
Diesel $4.35 $4.83 $9.66

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah Gardens and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 06:58:53.

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.