How far is Hialeah, FL from Lake Magdalene, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Lake Magdalene, FL is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.91 mi
05h 11m
Flight
204.2 mi
328.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.2 mi
Kilometers
328.63 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.91 mi
Kilometers
448.87 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Magdalene
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Lake Magdalene
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Hialeah
139.6 mi
02h 35m
To Lake Magdalene
139.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Lake Magdalene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Lake Magdalene.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 65th Street

    1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court

  5. 5

    Continue on West 68th Street

    136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West

    1784 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    237.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Ocala

    2963 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 582A: Fletcher Avenue

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue

    1635 ft · 39 sec · East Fletcher Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Fletcher Avenue

    2677 ft · 58 sec · West Fletcher Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Boulevard

    687 ft · 22 sec · North Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sylvia Lane

    2017 ft · 1 min · Sylvia Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvia Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Lake Magdalene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
238 mi · 85%
Gratigny Parkway
18.2 mi · 7%
I 275 North
7.29 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.62 mi · 2%
FL 618 Toll West
2.43 mi · 1%
I 4 West
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

238 mi · 04h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
204.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 35m from Hialeah
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Lake Magdalene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Lake Magdalene?

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Hialeah and 139.3 miles from Lake Magdalene.

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

The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Lake Magdalene.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gateway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gateway.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Lake Magdalene. Straight-line distance: 204.2 mi (328.63 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lake Magdalene

#2 Lake Magdalene

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population28,509
Coordinates28.0741800, -82.4717600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Lake Magdalene (-82.47176, 28.07418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.26 L · about $40.82
Round trip
$81.63
19.68 gal · 74.52 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.82 $81.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.22 $90.45
Premium $4.90 $48.18 $96.35
Diesel $4.35 $42.80 $85.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Lake Magdalene. The current time is 00:42:43.

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.