How far is Hialeah, FL from Florida City, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Florida City, FL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Florida City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Florida City.
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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
159 m · 14 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 344th Street
1325 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 344th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 344th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Florida City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Florida City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Florida City?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Three Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Hialeah and 18.5 miles from Florida City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Florida City.
Stop Ideas Near Three Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Hialeah City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Lakes.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Florida City. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.82 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 Florida City
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,771 |
| Coordinates | 25.4478900, -80.4792200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florida City (-80.47922, 25.44789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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