Origin
Golden Glades, FL
Evening in Golden Glades on Sunday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Golden Glades, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Golden Glades, FL
Jose Valverde
Hialeah, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Golden Glades to Hialeah in Florida is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 17 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a straightforward journey without any highway segments. The "turn-heavy local drive" profile means you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and city streets rather than open highways. Given its brevity, you can complete this trip in one go without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting between these two Florida locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Opa Locka Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 143rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 49th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 7th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Opa Locka Boulevard
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Glades, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Memorial Highway
525 ft
·
16 sec
·
Memorial Highway
3
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
422 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Miami Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Northwest 146th Street
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest 146th Street
5
Continue on Northwest 146th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest 146th Street
6
Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Avenue
7
Turn right onto Northwest 143rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 143rd Street
8
Turn left onto US 441
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Northwest 7th Avenue
9
Turn right onto SR 916
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Opa Locka Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 916
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
11
Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
13
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
14
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
16
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Memorial Highway
Turn left onto Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 146th Street
Enter roundabout onto Northwest 146th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 916 / Opa Locka Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 916 / Opa Locka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Evening in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 8.1-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. You'll primarily be on roads like Opa Locka Boulevard, the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector, and Northwest 135th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on Opa Locka Boulevard. This route is characterized by frequent turns and city navigation, so be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to your surroundings rather than cruising on open roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Opa Locka Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 146th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Opa Locka Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 146th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hialeah, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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