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

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Richmond Heights, FL is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.44 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.62 mi
26.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.62 mi
Kilometers
26.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.44 mi
Kilometers
34.51 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Return by in Hialeah
Sat, Nov 7, 5:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-11-07T04:27
Arrive Richmond Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
10:00 PM EST
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
Westchester
FL

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hialeah
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Richmond Heights
10.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Richmond 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

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Don Shula Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street

    2669 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 821 Access Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road

    1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 152nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buchanan Street

    1378 ft · 1 min · Buchanan Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Graham Drive

    39 m · 4 sec · Southwest Graham Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Graham Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Richmond 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmetto Expressway
7.61 mi · 35%
Don Shula Expressway
6.72 mi · 31%
Hialeah Expressway
2.09 mi · 10%
State Road 821 Access Road
1.35 mi · 6%
Palm Avenue
1.16 mi · 5%
Southwest 152nd Street
0.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palmetto Expressway

Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

7.61 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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westchester
00h 16m from Hialeah
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hialeah and Sunny near Richmond Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Hialeah and 10.7 miles from Richmond Heights.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hialeah and Sunny near Richmond Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Westchester

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 Westchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 9 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 Westchester.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

13 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

33 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

43 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

66 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.62 mi (26.74 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.6314900, -80.3689400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Richmond Heights (-80.36894, 25.63149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.91
Round trip
$5.83
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $2.91 $5.83
Mid-grade $4.32 $3.28 $6.57
Premium $4.66 $3.54 $7.09
Diesel $5.94 $4.52 $9.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Richmond Heights. The current time is 04:27:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.