Trip from Hialeah Gardens, FL to Miami, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 24m

8 AM

0h 28m

10 AM

0h 25m

12 PM

0h 25m

3 PM

0h 26m

5 PM

0h 28m

8 PM

0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hialeah Gardens, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

Hialeah Gardens to Miami is 12.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Okeechobee Road and Airport Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, connecting two areas of South Florida. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a taste of both urban and expressway travel. Given its brief duration, this is an ideal same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Okeechobee Road	4.9 mi	9m
Airport Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
I 95	1.2 mi	1m
North Miami Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Northwest 8th Street	0.4 mi	1m
Palmetto Expressway	0.1 mi	<1m
Northwest 103rd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Northwest 77th Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Okeechobee Road — 4.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah Gardens, FL and Miami, FL.

Start on this road

523 ft · 41 sec · this road

Turn right onto SR 932

485 ft · 13 sec · Northwest 103rd Street

Turn right onto Northwest 77th Avenue

484 ft · 8 sec · Northwest 77th Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward SR 826 South

Merge onto SR 826

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Palmetto Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 27: South River Drive, Okeechobee Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 27

4.8 mi · 9 min · Okeechobee Road

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27

428 ft · 11 sec · Okeechobee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward SR 112 Toll East: Miami Beach

Merge onto SR 112 Toll

2.9 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

515 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Downtown

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward US 27: South River Drive, Okeechobee Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 27: South River Drive, Okeechobee Roa...

5.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 27 / Okeechobee Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27 / Okeechobee Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

8.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...

9.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Fort Lauderdale,...

11.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.99 one way

$3.98 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$2.16	$4.33
premium	$4.72	$2.32	$4.65
diesel	$5.61	$2.76	$5.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.8	$1.31	$0.60
Efficient EV	3.1	$1.09	$0.50
EV Truck/SUV	5	$1.75	$0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Late night in Hialeah Gardens on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Miami, FL

Late night in Miami on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Partly Cloudy

E 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m 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?

This route presents a mixed drive, with 34% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Okeechobee Road, Airport Expressway, and I-95, offering a dynamic driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 4.9 miles on Okeechobee Road. Expect a blend of city driving and faster-paced expressway segments as you make your way from Hialeah Gardens to Miami.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Okeechobee Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 16 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (US 27 / Okeechobee Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Hialeah Gardens, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Downtown and Port Of Miami.

Orlando

8.9 mi in | ~16m

Downtown

8.9 mi in | ~16m

Port Of Miami

11.1 mi in | ~20m

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.

Top landmarks

• Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Okeechobee Road. 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 Miami, 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.

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 Miami, 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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Trip from Hialeah Gardens, FL to Miami, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Miami, FL

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

24m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Miami, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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