Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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West Palm Beach, FL
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Hialeah to West Palm Beach is 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Florida, connecting two urban areas. You'll primarily be on Interstate 95, making it a quick transit between South Florida cities. The route is entirely within the state, offering a familiar landscape for many. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 56.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| 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 |
| South Tamarind Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Okeechobee Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and West Palm Beach, 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 FL 704
Turn slight left
Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue
Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard
Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.3 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 64.6 — 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 FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown, Museums, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Morning in West Palm Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect to spend 89% of your time on the highway, with a significant stretch of 56.2 miles on I 95. The majority of the drive will be on this major interstate, characterized by numerous exits and merging traffic as you pass through urban and suburban areas. You'll transition from highway to surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip, which will feel like a noticeable change in pace and environment.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: ice_cream
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Lake Worth, FL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
West Palm Beach, FL
Hours: Tu-Su 11:30-16:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: mediterranean
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: pizza;sandwich;american;steak_house
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Cuisine: tacos;mexican
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
West Palm Beach, FL
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Lake Worth, FL
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 04:00-24:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Deerfield Beach, FL
Visit websiteYes
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Near the end, short detour
West Palm Beach, FL
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the end, short detour
Lake Worth, FL
Visit websiteMonument
Near the end, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
West Palm Beach, FL
Visit websiteGuest_house
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
West Palm Beach, FL
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
West Palm Beach is a mid-sized city of 117,000 residents (2020) in the Greater Miami (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach) Metropolitan area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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