Origin
Sunrise, FL
Late night in Sunrise on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunrise, 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
44m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 27.4-mile drive from Sunrise, FL to Hialeah, FL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 44 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey on major roads like I-95 and SR 9. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this is an economical excursion. You'll be traveling within Florida for the entirety of this trip. The main roads are well-maintained, making for a straightforward commute that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15 mi | 18m |
| East Sunrise Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| SR 9 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 7th Place
286 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 7th Place
2
Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
358 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 25th Way
3
Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
296 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 8th Street
4
Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue
311 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 26th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northeast 9th Street
6
Continue on Northeast 24th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast 24th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 838
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Sunrise Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
9
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 441
13
Continue on SR 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 9
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto SR 916
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Opa Locka Boulevard
16
Continue on SR 916
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
17
Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
19
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
20
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
21
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
22
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.5 — 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
|
Northeast 25th Way
Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 26th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
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.
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, S...
9
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:21 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
11 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
44m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 65% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate sections of East Sunrise Boulevard and SR 9, which contribute to the predominantly highway profile. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, rather than winding scenic byways, making it a utilitarian journey.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Sunrise Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast 25th Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast 25th Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 26th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Sunrise, FL
Full guide →Sunrise is a city in Broward County, 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 44m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Northeast 25th Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 26th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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