How far is Hialeah, FL from Big Pine Key, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Big Pine Key, FL is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Big Pine Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Big Pine Key.
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Start on East 39th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street
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Turn left onto Palm Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2586 ft · 1 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on Hialeah Expressway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hialeah Expressway
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Turn left onto SR 826 South
1048 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Don Shula Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Big Pine Key.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overseas Highway
Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Big Pine Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Big Pine Key?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Hialeah and 66.5 miles from Big Pine Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Big Pine Key.
Stop Ideas Near Key Largo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Monroe County Code Enforcement
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Key Largo.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Big Pine Key. Straight-line distance: 106.08 mi (170.72 km).
#1 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Pine Key
Census designated place
| Population | 4,252 |
| Coordinates | 24.6698700, -81.3539700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.45 | $40.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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