How far is Hialeah, FL from Islamorada, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Islamorada, FL is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Islamorada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Islamorada.
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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
25.8 mi · 43 min · 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 Islamorada.
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
25.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Islamorada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Islamorada?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Hialeah and 40.7 miles from Islamorada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Islamorada.
Stop Ideas Near Florida City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Florida City City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Islamorada. Straight-line distance: 68.08 mi (109.56 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 Islamorada
Municipality in Florida
| Population | 7,131 |
| Coordinates | 24.9243000, -80.6278400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islamorada (-80.62784, 24.9243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
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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