Origin
Homestead, FL
Late night in Homestead on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homestead, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homestead, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Homestead to Hialeah, expect a straightforward 38.7-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and the Don Shula Expressway. Because the entire trip is easily completed in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for this direct path. Since both cities are located within Florida, you will remain in the same state throughout the drive, making this a simple and predictable transit between two urban hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Express Lanes | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West 49th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Palm Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Homestead Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 16.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 177th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest 177th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Homestead Boulevard
4
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Take the exit
126 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Miami, Orlando
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Miami, Orlando
7
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
138 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 826
60 ft
·
0 sec
·
Palmetto Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 932
16
Turn right onto SR 932
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Avenue
18
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 41st Street
19
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
21
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
22
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
23
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Homestead, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Orlando
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward Miami, Orlando
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Miami, Orlando
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Homestead Extension
(16.9 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will find yourself navigating major arteries, including the use of express lanes to streamline your travel time. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.9 miles while on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, allowing for a steady, consistent pace. Unlike a winding backroad, this route prioritizes speed and direct connectivity rather than scenic detours. Expect a utilitarian experience behind the wheel as you transition between these two points in Southern Florida.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Don Shula Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 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 20 decision points packed into just 38.7 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.7 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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 Hialeah, 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Everglades 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 Hialeah, 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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