How far is Hialeah, FL from Glenvar Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Glenvar Heights, FL is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
13.57 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.77 mi
17.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.77 mi
Kilometers
17.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.57 mi
Kilometers
21.84 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenvar Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Glenvar Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
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
Virginia Gardens
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Hialeah
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Glenvar Heights
6.8 mi
00h 11m

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
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Glenvar Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Glenvar Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palm Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2586 ft · 1 min · West 21st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hialeah Expressway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hialeah Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 826 South

    1048 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 56th Street, Miller Drive

    1860 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 826 South: Southwest 56th Street, Miller Drive

    2087 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 56th Street, Miller Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 56th Street West, Miller Drive West, Tropical Park

    76 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Southwest 56th Street

    1235 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 56th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 82nd Avenue Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 66th Terrace

    62 m · 6 sec · Southwest 66th Terrace

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 66th Terrace

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Glenvar Heights.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmetto Expressway
7.35 mi · 54%
Hialeah Expressway
2.09 mi · 15%
Palm Avenue
1.16 mi · 9%
Southwest 82nd Avenue Road
0.77 mi · 6%
Southwest 56th Street
0.75 mi · 6%
SR 826 South
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palmetto Expressway

Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

7.35 mi · 00h 10m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Virginia Gardens
00h 11m from Hialeah
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Glenvar Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Glenvar Heights?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Virginia Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Hialeah and 6.8 miles from Glenvar Heights.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Glenvar Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Virginia Gardens

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 Virginia Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.6 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 12.9 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 12.8 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
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virginia Gardens.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

6 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

37 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

59 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Glenvar Heights. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.34 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Glenvar Heights

#2 Glenvar Heights

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population16,898
Coordinates25.7076000, -80.3256100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Glenvar Heights (-80.32561, 25.7076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.99
Round trip
$3.98
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.99 $3.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.41
Premium $4.90 $2.35 $4.70
Diesel $4.35 $2.09 $4.18

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 and Glenvar Heights. The current time is 06:51:32.

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.