Trip from Hialeah, FL to Florida City, FL

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

Drive Time

50m

Distance

36.9 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 46m ★

6 AM

0h 51m

8 AM

0h 59m

10 AM

0h 54m

12 PM

0h 53m

3 PM

0h 54m

5 PM

0h 59m

8 PM

0h 48m

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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Florida City, FL

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Trip Overview

Hialeah to Florida City is 36.9 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip connecting two points within Florida. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a quick and efficient journey. The relatively short distance means you can easily fit this into a single day, even with a late start, as it's a same-day trip. Plan for a smooth ride primarily on high-speed roads.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	16.7 mi	20m
Palmetto Expressway	7.6 mi	10m
Don Shula Expressway	7.5 mi	9m
Hialeah Expressway	2.1 mi	3m
Palm Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
West 21st Street	0.5 mi	1m
East 39th Street	0.3 mi	1m
Southwest 344th Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike — 16.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Florida City, FL.

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street

Turn left onto Palm Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue

Turn right onto SR 934

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 934

2.1 mi · 3 min · Hialeah Expressway

Turn left

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward SR 826 South

Merge onto SR 826

7.6 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll

7.5 mi · 9 min · Don Shula Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

17 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto US 1

520 ft · 13 sec · Dixie Highway

Turn right onto FL 9336

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Southwest 344th Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

FL 9336

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kendall, FL

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Homestead, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Three Lakes, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 934 / West 21st Street

Turn right onto SR 934 / West 21st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Turn left toward SR 826 South

Navigation decision point

Toward SR 826 South

4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway

Merge onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

36.7 mi into trip | ~49m in | FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street

Turn right onto FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.75 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$6.39	$12.78
premium	$4.72	$6.86	$13.72
diesel	$5.61	$8.15	$16.29

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Homestead Extension (16.7 mi) $1.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.1	$3.87	$1.77
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.23	$1.48
EV Truck/SUV	14.8	$5.17	$2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Morning in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

7:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Florida City, FL

Morning in Florida City on Sunday

Local time

7:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

5 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

50m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 92% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a highway-focused profile, cruising along the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for a significant stretch of 16.7 miles without interruption. Expect consistent speeds and a focus on efficient travel rather than scenic detours. The character is that of a modern expressway, designed for direct transit between your starting and ending points in Florida.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Palmetto Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near SR 934 / West 21st Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 934 / West 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Florida City, FL

Full guide →

Florida City is a city in Florida. It is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous 48.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Florida City, 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.

Yes — Biscayne National Park and Everglades 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 Florida City, 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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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Florida City, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hialeah, FL

Florida City, FL

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

50m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Florida City, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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