Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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The Hammocks, FL
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The drive from Hialeah, FL to The Hammocks, FL covers 21.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Southwest 104th Street, Don Shula Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Southwest 104th Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
| Hammocks Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and The Hammocks, FL.
Start on East 39th Street
Turn left onto Palm Avenue
Turn right onto SR 934
Continue on SR 934
Turn left
Merge onto SR 826
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto Southwest 104th Street
Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
Turn right onto Southwest 154th Circle Court
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 934 / West 21st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward SR 826 South
Navigation decision point
Merge onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward SR 990 West, SR 985 North: Killian Parkway, Southwest 107th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.63 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:26PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Night in The Hammocks on Friday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:26PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
21.8 mi in 35m, mostly highway — 7.6 mi of that is on Palmetto Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palmetto Expressway and Southwest 104th Street. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
28 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
22 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 35m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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