How far is Malabar, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Malabar, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malabar and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malabar and Hialeah.
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Start on Malabar Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
106.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Continue on East 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 49th Street
2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malabar and Hialeah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Malabar and Sunny near Hialeah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malabar to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Malabar and 92.9 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malabar and Sunny near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near Tequesta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tequesta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malabar and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 149.33 mi (240.32 km).
#1 Malabar
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,225 |
| Coordinates | 28.0036300, -80.5656100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
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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