How far is Hialeah, FL from Leisure City, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Leisure City, FL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
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 Leisure City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Leisure 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
11.7 mi · 14 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
1465 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
1628 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Lane
49 m · 5 sec · Harding Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Leisure City.
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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 Leisure City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Leisure City?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Hialeah and 16.2 miles from Leisure City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Leisure City.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Basketball Court
Hialeah City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Leisure City. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.03 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 Leisure City
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 22,655 |
| Coordinates | 25.4953900, -80.4292200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leisure City (-80.42922, 25.49539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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