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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Margate, 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

32.9 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

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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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Margate, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 32.9-mile drive from Hialeah, FL, to Margate, FL, is easily manageable in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 73% of the journey on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and SR 9. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this relatively short distance. Since both the origin and destination are within Florida, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries, simplifying your travel plans. This trip is all about efficient travel between two points in South Florida.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 21.4 mi 24m
SR 9 2.6 mi 4m
West Atlantic Boulevard 1.8 mi 3m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 1.4 mi 2m
Northwest 135th Street 1 mi 2m
East 8th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East 4th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East 49th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 21.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Margate, 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

217 ft · 4 sec · US 441
Use the right lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

21 mi · 24 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 66 Toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto SR 814

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto US 441; FL 7

0.4 mi · 51 sec · State Road 7
18

Turn left onto Margate Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Margate Boulevard
19

Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard

98 ft · 2 sec · Margate Boulevard
20

Continue on Margate Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Margate Boulevard
21

Turn right onto East River Drive

96 ft · 3 sec · East River Drive
22

Arrive at destination

East River Drive

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miramar, FL

16 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

Coral Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miramar, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.8 — 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.
5
7.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
29.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 66 Toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.24 one way

$10.47 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.70 $11.39
premium $4.72 $6.12 $12.24
diesel $5.61 $7.26 $14.53

Estimated Tolls: $1.50

Florida's Turnpike (21.4 mi) $1.50

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$2

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 to 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Margate, FL

Late night in Margate on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Miramar, FL

16 mi in

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

47m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 32.9-mile trip, as 73% of it utilizes major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on Florida's Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 21.4 miles. The journey transitions from urban environments to suburban landscapes, largely on well-maintained highways designed for consistent speed. While not a winding scenic byway, it offers a practical and direct connection, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and SR 9. 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 18 decision points packed into just 32.9 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Margate, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.

Florida's Turnpike

8 mi in | ~15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.9 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.50 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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 Margate, 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 Margate, 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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