Origin
Hialeah, FL
Morning in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Roy Hayes
Trip Overview
Hialeah to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is 30.9 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short trip primarily within Florida. You'll be sticking to major roadways for the entire journey. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| East Commercial Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| SR 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 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
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 49th Street
6
Turn left onto SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 916
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
9
Turn left onto SR 9
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 441
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 32
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto SR 870
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Commercial Boulevard
17
Continue on SR 870
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ocean Drive
19
Arrive at destination
SR A1A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 27.2 — 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
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Morning in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
11 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
47m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 71% of the route utilizing interstates and major state roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.6 miles on I 95, offering a consistent, fast-paced journey. The character is largely that of a highway-focused drive, meaning expect smooth sailing on well-maintained roads. As you approach Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll transition from the interstate to East Commercial Boulevard, offering a slight change in scenery before reaching your coastal destination.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Commercial Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 95. 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 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 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 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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