How far is Lake Hamilton, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.12 mi
03h 41m
Flight
172.45 mi
277.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.45 mi
Kilometers
277.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.12 mi
Kilometers
325.28 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hamilton
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hamilton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Lake Hamilton
100.9 mi
01h 50m
To Hialeah
101.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1607 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on West Main Street

    918 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    33.2 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court

  26. 26

    Continue on West 65th Street

    1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
139 mi · 69%
Miami
10.5 mi · 5%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 3%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
Gratigny Parkway
2.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

55.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 50m from Lake Hamilton
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Lake Hamilton and 101.2 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 172.45 mi (277.53 km).

Lake Hamilton

#1 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population1,542
Coordinates28.0444600, -81.6278500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-81.627934, 28.044459)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $29.58
Round trip
$59.15
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.58 $59.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.77 $65.54
Premium $4.90 $34.91 $69.82
Diesel $4.35 $31.02 $62.03

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Hamilton and Hialeah. The current time is 05:00:35.

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.