How far is Westwood Lake, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Westwood Lake, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Westwood Lake and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood Lake and Hialeah.
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Start on Southwest 42nd Street
1453 ft · 1 min · Southwest 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 107th Court
60 m · 11 sec · Southwest 107th Court
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Turn right onto Southwest 41st Terrace
80 m · 19 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace
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Turn left onto Southwest 107th Avenue
840 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 40th Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
5.8 mi · 6 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 122nd Street
42 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
18 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 932
942 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto West 49th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West 49th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
2680 ft · 1 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto East 41st Street
1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn left 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 Westwood Lake 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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.3 miles from Westwood Lake and 8 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westwood Lake and Mostly 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 Westwood Lake and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 10.64 mi (17.13 km).
#1 Westwood Lake
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,838 |
| Coordinates | 25.7292700, -80.3728300 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
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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