Origin
Kendale Lakes, FL
Morning in Kendale Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendale Lakes, FL to Hialeah, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Hialeah, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Kendale Lakes to Hialeah is 18.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Palmetto Expressway, Dolphin Expressway, and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip within the same state, Florida, connecting two points in the Miami metropolitan area. Expect a mostly urban drive, typical of South Florida. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is easily manageable as a same-day trip with no need for overnight stays. Plan for urban traffic patterns as you navigate the expressways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Dolphin Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hialeah Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 127th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 42nd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West 21st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 3.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendale Lakes, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 130th Place
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 130th Place
2
Turn right onto Southwest 131st Path
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest 131st Path
3
Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
132 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest 64th Terrace
4
Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 132nd Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 62nd Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest 62nd Street
6
Turn right onto Southwest 133rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest 133rd Avenue
7
Turn right onto Southwest 59th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Southwest 59th Street
8
Turn left onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
500 ft
·
22 sec
·
Southwest 132nd Avenue
9
Turn right onto Southwest 56th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 56th Street
10
Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 127th Avenue
11
Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest 42nd Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Southwest 40th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 40th Street
13
Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southwest 117th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto SR 836 Toll
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dolphin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 826: Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 826 North
20
Merge onto SR 826
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
277 ft
·
8 sec
Toward SR 934 East: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto SR 934
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hialeah Expressway
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on SR 934
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Palm Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 39th Street
27
Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
28
Turn right onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
29
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
30
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
31
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Southwest 42nd Street
Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Ai...
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
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 SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah E...
9
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 934 East: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 934 East: Northwest 74th Street, Hial...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Homestead Extension
(1.9 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
About 50% of this 18.6-mile drive is on highways, specifically the Palmetto Expressway, Dolphin Expressway, and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Your longest continuous stretch on a highway will be about 3.4 miles on the Palmetto Expressway. The remaining half of the drive will be on surface streets, likely involving more frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you transition between expressways and your destination. Expect to encounter dense urban merging and exiting typical of the Miami area.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Palmetto Expressway.
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 2.3 miles in near Southwest 42nd Street.
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 27 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Southwest 42nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kendale Lakes, FL to Hialeah, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North along the way.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Arriving in Hialeah, FL
Full guide →Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of 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 33m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 3.4 miles on Palmetto Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 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 2.3 miles (Southwest 42nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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