Origin
The Hammocks, FL
Evening in The Hammocks on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Hammocks, 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
23.3 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Hammocks, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 23.3-mile journey from The Hammocks to Hialeah in Florida is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 36 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick transit. The route is primarily a mixed drive, incorporating express lanes and major thoroughfares like the Don Shula Expressway and Southwest 104th Street. Given its brevity and lack of designated overnight stops, this drive is best approached as a straightforward point-to-point trip rather than an extended excursion. You'll be navigating within the same state and region, making for a familiar driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Lanes | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Southwest 104th Street | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West 49th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Palm Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 41st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Killian Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Express Lanes
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court
172 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 154th Circle Court
2
Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest 103rd Street
3
Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hammocks Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest 104th Street
5
Continue on SR 990
523 ft
·
11 sec
·
Killian Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 874 Toll North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 874 Toll
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
138 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto SR 826
60 ft
·
0 sec
·
Palmetto Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 932
14
Turn right onto SR 932
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Avenue
16
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 41st Street
17
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
18
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
19
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
20
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
21
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward SR 874 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 874 Toll North
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Merge onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Express Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 122nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
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
Evening in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
3 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
36m 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?
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey utilizing highway segments. You'll encounter stretches on express lanes, including a notable 5.8-mile segment that is uninterrupted. The route incorporates major arteries such as the Don Shula Expressway, suggesting a blend of faster-paced travel and potentially busier local road sections. Expect the road conditions and traffic patterns to evolve as you move from the starting point in The Hammocks towards Hialeah, transitioning between high-speed corridors and more urbanized environments.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Express Lanes.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.3 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 (37%). 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 5.8 miles on Express Lanes. 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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