How far is Sweetwater, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade 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 Sweetwater and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Hialeah.
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Start on Southwest 6th Street
52 m · 15 sec · Southwest 6th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 109th Avenue
76 m · 8 sec · Southwest 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 109th Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 109th Avenue
1546 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 109th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Flagler Street
1297 ft · 30 sec · West Flagler Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 107th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest 107th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 826: Palmetto Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 826 North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 934 East: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Hialeah Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hialeah Expressway
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Continue on West 21st Street
2659 ft · 1 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Palm Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
1324 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
52 m · 9 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Place
136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Court
56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
78 m · 11 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 Sweetwater and Hialeah.
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.
Palmetto Expressway
Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
3.42 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Virginia Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Sweetwater and 8.3 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Basketball Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virginia Gardens.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 25.7634300, -80.3731100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
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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