How far is Hialeah, FL from South Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to South Miami, FL is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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, United States of America
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 South Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and South Miami.
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Start on East 39th Street
58 m · 10 sec · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
52 m · 9 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Place
1328 ft · 1 min · East 39th Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · East 4th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 4th Avenue
2046 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 8th Avenue/Northwest 42nd Avenue
869 ft · 23 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue/Northwest 42nd Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 42nd Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Southwest 42nd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 70th Street
1985 ft · 1 min · Southwest 70th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Avenue
652 ft · 21 sec · Southwest 62nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 68th Street
20 m · 3 sec · Southwest 68th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 68th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and South Miami.
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.
Southwest 42nd Avenue
Continue on Southwest 42nd Avenue
3.12 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near South Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to South Miami?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
West Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Hialeah and 6.2 miles from South Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near South Miami.
Stop Ideas Near West Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Miami.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and South Miami. Straight-line distance: 10.41 mi (16.75 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 South Miami
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,807 |
| Coordinates | 25.7076000, -80.2933800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Miami (-80.29338, 25.7076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
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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