How far is Melrose Park, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Melrose Park, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.5 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.44 mi
29.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.5 mi
Kilometers
37.82 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sun, Nov 8, 6:42 AM EST
Return by in Melrose Park
Sun, Nov 8, 7:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melrose Park
2026-11-08T06:03
Arrive Hialeah
Sun, Nov 8, 6:42 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Melrose Park
10:00 PM EST
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
Miramar
FL

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

From Melrose Park
10.9 mi
00h 19m
To Hialeah
12.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Capri Drive

    59 m · 11 sec · Capri Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Campus Circle

    157 m · 23 sec · East Campus Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

    2097 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 35th Avenue

    817 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 35th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davie Boulevard

    2628 ft · 58 sec · Davie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South State Road 7

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South State Road 7

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Orange Drive

    2554 ft · 1 min · Orange Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    2325 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

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

  16. 16

    Continue on East 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Melrose Park 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
6.96 mi · 30%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.85 mi · 12%
South State Road 7
2.68 mi · 11%
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 11%
Northwest 199th Street
2.49 mi · 11%
East 8th Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

6.96 mi · 00h 08m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miramar
00h 19m from Melrose Park
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Miramar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Melrose Park and 12.6 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Melrose Park and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Miramar

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 Miramar and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 5.6 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 14 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 4.4 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hollywood

7 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

16 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

16 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

38 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melrose Park and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).

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#1 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1134200, -80.1933800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Capri Drive (-80.193354, 26.11349)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.37
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $3.18 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.32 $3.59 $7.18
Premium $4.66 $3.87 $7.74
Diesel $5.92 $4.92 $9.83

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Melrose Park and Hialeah. The current time is 06:03:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.