How far is Ridge Wood Heights, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Ridge Wood Heights, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
216.09 mi
03h 19m
Flight
169.8 mi
273.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.8 mi
Kilometers
273.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.09 mi
Kilometers
347.76 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Ridge Wood Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridge Wood Heights
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridge Wood Heights
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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Ridge Wood Heights
107.9 mi
01h 39m
To Hialeah
108.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridge Wood Heights and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Cayman Street

    95 m · 15 sec · Grand Cayman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swift Road

    16 m · 6 sec · Swift Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Swift Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Swift Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stickney Point Road

    636 ft · 19 sec · Stickney Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Clark Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

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

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court

  20. 20

    Continue on West 65th Street

    1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridge Wood Heights and Hialeah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
187 mi · 86%
Miami
10.5 mi · 5%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 2%
Clark Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
Gratigny Parkway
2.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 39m from Ridge Wood Heights
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridge Wood 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 Ridge Wood Heights to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Ridge Wood Heights and 108.2 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Golden Gate, 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 Golden Gate.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridge Wood Heights and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 169.8 mi (273.26 km).

Ridge Wood Heights

#1 Ridge Wood Heights

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population4,795
Coordinates27.2872700, -82.5131500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Cayman Street (-82.513149, 27.287045)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $31.61
Round trip
$63.22
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.61 $63.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.02 $70.04
Premium $4.90 $37.31 $74.62
Diesel $4.35 $33.15 $66.29

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 Ridge Wood Heights and Hialeah. The current time is 23:42:57.

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.