Origin
Miami Gardens, FL
Morning in Miami Gardens on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Gardens, 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
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Gardens, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
Miami Gardens to Hialeah is 7.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Florida, connecting two vibrant South Florida communities. You'll primarily navigate surface roads for this short hop, making it an easy drive for any time of day. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick errand or a simple transit between nearby areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 183rd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 49th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 39th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Gardens, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 817
345 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 860
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 183rd Street
4
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
5
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
6
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
7
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
8
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
9
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
10
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Turn right onto SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street
Turn right onto SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northwest 37th Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 932 / East 49th Street
Turn right onto SR 932 / East 49th Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East 4th Avenue
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
6:27 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll cover 7.6 miles without ever hitting an interstate. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Expect urban merging and traffic signals throughout this route.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Northwest 37th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Miami Gardens, FL
Full guide →Miami Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 16 miles north of downtown Miami and with a population in 2019 of 110,000.
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 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Northwest 37th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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