How far is Hialeah, FL from Surfside, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Surfside, FL is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.58 mi
00h 28m
Flight
9.59 mi
15.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.58 mi
Kilometers
20.24 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surfside
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-23T07:39
Arrive Surfside
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pinewood
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Hialeah
6.3 mi
00h 14m
To Surfside
6.3 mi
00h 14m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Surfside.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    673 ft · 32 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 41st Street

    1338 ft · 44 sec · East 41st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    2673 ft · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 49th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest 103rd Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Northwest 103rd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    1669 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street

    1143 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 125th Street

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast 125th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 125th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Miami Boulevard

    710 ft · 19 sec · North Miami Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 123rd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 123rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Causeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Causeway

  15. 15

    Continue on 96th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 96th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    2645 ft · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 92nd Street

    825 ft · 42 sec · 92nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Carlyle Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Carlyle Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlyle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest 103rd Street
3.27 mi · 26%
Northeast 125th Street
1.73 mi · 14%
I 95 North
1.17 mi · 9%
Northeast 123rd Street
1.12 mi · 9%
96th Street
0.97 mi · 8%
East 49th Street
0.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northwest 103rd Street

Continue on Northwest 103rd Street

3.27 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinewood
00h 14m from Hialeah
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Cloudy near Surfside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Surfside?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Hialeah and 6.3 miles from Surfside.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 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 Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Cloudy near Surfside.

Stop Ideas Near Pinewood

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 Pinewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 6.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

5 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

28 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

51 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Surfside. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Surfside

#2 Surfside

Town in Florida, USA

Population5,572
Coordinates25.8784300, -80.1256000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Surfside (-80.1256, 25.87843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.65
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Surfside. The current time is 07:39:38.

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.