Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Bal Harbour, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hialeah, FL
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Bal Harbour, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive from Hialeah to Bal Harbour in Florida is a quick 27-minute trip, making it perfect for a single day. With a low fuel cost of around $2, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than a fast highway cruise. This straightforward journey doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule. It's a simple hop within the same state and region, offering a convenient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 103rd Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Northeast 125th Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 123rd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 49th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broad Causeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 96th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 125th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 103rd Street
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Bal Harbour, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
191 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 41st Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 4th Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 932
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
6
Continue on SR 932
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10A
Toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto SR 922
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 125th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 922
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 125th Street
12
Continue on SR 922
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Miami Boulevard
13
Continue on SR 922
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 123rd Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 922
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Causeway
15
Continue on SR 922
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
96th Street
16
Turn left onto Bal Bay Drive
392 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bal Bay Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Park Drive
425 ft
·
21 sec
·
Park Drive
18
Turn left onto Camden Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Camden Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Camden Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 41st Street
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Navigation decision point
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 922 / Northwest 125th Street
Turn right onto SR 922 / Northwest 125th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Bal Bay Drive
Turn left onto Bal Bay Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.82 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bal Harbour, FL
Late night in Bal Harbour on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 this 12-mile journey, with only a 7% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on Northwest 103rd Street. As you travel, you'll primarily use Northwest 103rd Street, Northeast 125th Street, and Northeast 123rd Street. This route feels more like navigating city streets than cruising on an open road, so be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Northwest 103rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Northwest 103rd Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bal Harbour, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bal Harbour, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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