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

The driving distance from Lake Lucerne, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
9.52 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.77 mi
12.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.77 mi
Kilometers
12.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.52 mi
Kilometers
15.32 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Lucerne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Lucerne
2026-04-19T05:15
Arrive Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Lucerne
10:00 PM EDT
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
Opa-locka
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

From Lake Lucerne
4.8 mi
00h 11m
To Hialeah
4.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 208th Street

    806 ft · 41 sec · Northwest 208th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 207th Street

    879 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 207th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on East 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.85 mi · 30%
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 27%
Northwest 199th Street
1 mi · 10%
East 8th Avenue
0.75 mi · 8%
East 4th Avenue
0.64 mi · 7%
Northwest 27th Avenue
0.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

2.85 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opa-locka
00h 11m from Lake Lucerne
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Opa-locka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Lake Lucerne and 4.7 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Lucerne and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Opa-locka

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 Opa-locka and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 7.8 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 11.5 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 5.5 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 5.9 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 Opa-locka.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

6 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

15 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

25 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

48 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lucerne and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.5 km).

Lake Lucerne

#1 Lake Lucerne

Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.

Population9,044
Coordinates25.9650900, -80.2414400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 208th Street (-80.24144, 25.965087)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.82
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.41 $2.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.90 $1.66 $3.33
Diesel $4.35 $1.48 $2.96

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 Lucerne and Hialeah. The current time is 05:15:38.

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.