How far is Richmond Heights, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Richmond Heights, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
21.36 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.62 mi
26.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.62 mi
Kilometers
26.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.37 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sat, Nov 7, 3:59 AM EST
Return by in Richmond Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 4:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Heights
2026-11-07T03:27
Arrive Hialeah
Sat, Nov 7, 3:59 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Heights
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
Westchester
FL

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Richmond Heights
11.2 mi
00h 15m
To Hialeah
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Graham Drive

    39 m · 7 sec · Southwest Graham Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Buchanan Street

    1336 ft · 1 min · Buchanan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 152nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 821 Access Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 874 Toll: Miami

    1884 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Don Shula Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Don Shula Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Don Shula Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Express Lanes

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 122nd Street

    42 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    18 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 932

    942 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 49th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West 49th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    2680 ft · 1 min · Palm Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 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 Richmond Heights 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Don Shula Expressway
6.92 mi · 32%
Express Lanes
5.77 mi · 27%
Palmetto Expressway
3.48 mi · 16%
West 49th Street
2.47 mi · 12%
State Road 821 Access Road
1.35 mi · 6%
Southwest 152nd Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Express Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

5.77 mi · 00h 06m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westchester
00h 15m from Richmond Heights
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond Heights and Sunny near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Heights to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Richmond Heights and 10.1 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond Heights and Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Westchester

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 Westchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Hialeah City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Hialeah City Hall

Hialeah , FL
501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Rating 3.2/5 51 reviews City Hall,City government office
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 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
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

13 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

33 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

43 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

66 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Heights and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 16.62 mi (26.74 km).

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#1 Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.6314900, -80.3689400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Graham Drive (-80.368944, 25.631675)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.75
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $2.88 $5.75
Mid-grade $4.32 $3.24 $6.48
Premium $4.66 $3.50 $6.99
Diesel $5.94 $4.46 $8.91

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Heights and Hialeah. The current time is 03:27:59.

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.