Drive or Fly: Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MIA–OPF. At 20 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
34m
Distance
20.6 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
8 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 30m
2m in the air
Air Distance
17 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MIA and OPF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 34m | 2h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 8 kg CO2 | 4 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via SR 826, Express Lanes
via SR 826
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.