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Trip from North Miami, 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

16m

Distance

7.8 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 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

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

city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

North Miami, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transit between North Miami and Hialeah, this 7.8-mile connection is a straightforward local trip. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight planning. Budgeting just $1 for fuel covers your needs, as the route is exceptionally efficient. You will navigate primarily via Northwest 103rd Street, I-95, and East 49th Street. Because both cities are located within Florida, you remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for anyone needing to move between these two areas quickly.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest 103rd Street 3.2 mi 6m
I 95 0.9 mi 1m
East 49th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Northeast 125th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Northwest 125th Street 0.7 mi 1m
East 4th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
East 39th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northwest 103rd Street — 3.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

59 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto SR 922

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 125th Street
3

Continue on SR 922

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 8B Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto SR 932

3.2 mi · 6 min · Northwest 103rd Street
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on SR 932

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street
9

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
10

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street
11

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street

Turn left onto SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street

Navigation decision point

7
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward I 95 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South
7
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8B Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
4
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 932 / Northwest 103rd Street

Turn right onto SR 932 / Northwest 103rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
6.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | East 4th Avenue

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.24 one way

$2.48 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.35 $2.70
premium $4.72 $1.45 $2.90
diesel $5.61 $1.72 $3.44

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 $0.82 $0.37
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.68 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

North Miami, FL

Morning in North Miami on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Morning in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 9 to 14 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only 12% of your journey takes place on the interstate, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating city streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.2-mile segment on Northwest 103rd Street, which offers the most consistent momentum of the trip. The transition between the arterial roads and local streets keeps the drive engaging and dynamic. You should prepare for frequent adjustments behind the wheel as you move from the initial city blocks onto the highway and back onto local surface streets.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Northwest 103rd Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 922 / Northeast 125th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 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 922 / Northeast 125th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Northwest 103rd Street. 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 922 / Northeast 125th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 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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