How far is Hialeah, FL from Sunset, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Sunset, FL is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Sunset.
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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 right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 986: Southwest 72nd Street, Sunset Drive
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1298 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 68th Street
632 ft · 28 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 Sunset.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Sunset?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Fountainebleau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Hialeah and 8 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset.
Stop Ideas Near Fountainebleau
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountainebleau.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 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 Sunset
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 16,389 |
| Coordinates | 25.7059400, -80.3522800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-80.35228, 25.70594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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