Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Terra Mar, FL
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The drive from Hialeah, FL to Terra Mar, FL covers 32.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, East Commercial Boulevard, SR 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
| 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 |
| North Ocean Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Ocean Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,556 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~1,002 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Terra Mar, FL.
Start on East 39th Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
Turn right onto SR 932
Turn left onto SR 953
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Turn right onto SR 916
Turn left onto SR 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Turn straight onto US 441
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 870
Continue on SR 870
Turn left onto SR A1A
Continue on SR A1A
Turn left onto Terra Mar Drive
Turn left onto East Terra Mar Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.4 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.
5 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.
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 870 East: Commercial Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.63 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Terra Mar on Saturday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
32.8 mi in 52m, mostly highway — 18.6 mi of that is on I 95.
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.
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 17 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
31 ft
~16.4 mi in
Elevation Range
27 ft
Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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