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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Downtown Bay Harbor Islands, FL, FL

Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

This straightforward 11.4-mile drive from Hialeah to Bay Harbor Islands in Florida is a quick trip, typically taking around 25 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a highway share of about 7%. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is just $2, making it very budget-friendly. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points within the same region, perfect for a quick errand or connecting to another part of your Florida travels.

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
Northwest 125th Street 0.6 mi 1m
East 4th Avenue 0.5 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 Bay Harbor Islands, 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

0.5 mi · 1 min · 96th Street
16

Turn left onto Bay Harbor Terrace

327 ft · 14 sec · Bay Harbor Terrace
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Bay Harbor Terrace

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.5 — 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
5
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.81 one way

$3.63 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.97 $3.95
premium $4.72 $2.12 $4.24
diesel $5.61 $2.52 $5.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Morning in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Morning in Bay Harbor Islands on Sunday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

10 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

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 on this route, rather than an open highway experience. While only 7% of the journey involves highways, you'll spend most of your time on city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along Northwest 103rd Street. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through neighborhood and commercial areas, so pay close attention to your GPS and road signs.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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 9 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 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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 Bay Harbor Islands, 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 5.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bay Harbor Islands, 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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