Origin
Plantation, FL
Late night in Plantation on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plantation, 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
36m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plantation, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.8-mile journey from Plantation to Hialeah, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 36 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector, and Northwest 37th Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is budget-friendly and can be easily accomplished without an overnight stay. The drive is short enough to allow for flexibility in your schedule, making it a convenient option for local transit within the Florida region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 49th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Garden Court
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Garden Court
2
Turn right onto 8 Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
8 Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest 65th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 838
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
6
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
9
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
11
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
12
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
13
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
14
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
16
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8 Street
Turn right onto 8 Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Florida's Turnpike
(11.8 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 to 14 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM 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
36m 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 mixed driving profile on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 11.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which will likely feel like a faster-paced section. As you transition to Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector and Northwest 37th Avenue, the character of the drive will shift to more local roads. This progression means you'll experience both open-road driving and more urban navigation as you approach your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8 Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8 Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Plantation, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami and Hard Rock Stadium.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Hard Rock Stadium
13.8 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 11.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.83 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.
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 0.1 miles (8 Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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