Origin
Cutler Bay, FL
Morning in Cutler Bay on Friday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Bay, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.3-mile drive from Cutler Bay to Hialeah, Florida, is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes the Palmetto Expressway and Express Lanes, with a portion on South Dixie Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stay, providing flexibility in your schedule. This trip is entirely within Florida, keeping the regional context simple.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on the Palmetto Expressway, offering a chance for steady cruising. The drive transitions between the faster pace of the expressway and the more local feel of South Dixie Highway. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and segments that require more attention to traffic signals and local conditions. The road character shifts, keeping the driving experience varied.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palmetto Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive.
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 18 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (Express Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward SR 932
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 932
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Express Lanes | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| South Dixie Highway | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| West 49th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Franjo Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 97th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 41st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn left onto Old Cutler Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
4
Turn left onto Franjo Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Franjo Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
6
Continue on Southwest 97th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
8
Continue on Southwest 97th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southwest 97th Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto US 1
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
138 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto SR 826
60 ft
·
0 sec
·
Palmetto Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 932
15
Turn right onto SR 932
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Avenue
17
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 41st Street
18
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
19
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
20
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
21
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
22
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
7:26 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
40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 24.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, South Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Cutler Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (Express Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cutler Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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