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Trip from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cutler, FL, FL

Cutler, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 21 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Cutler Road, Southwest 152nd Street, Southwest 77th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.5 miles from Cutler, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Cutler Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Cutler Road
Southwest 152nd Street
Southwest 77th Avenue
Southwest 104th Street
South Dixie Highway
Palmetto Expressway
Express Lanes
Northwest 122nd Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Old Cutler Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler, FL and Hialeah, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 168th Street

66 ft · 9 sec · Southwest 168th Street
2

Turn left onto Old Cutler Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Cutler Road
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 152nd Street

135 ft · 3 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
4

Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 152nd Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
5

Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
6

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

410 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 104th Street
7

Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

5.8 mi · 6 min · Express Lanes
10

Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 122nd Street

138 ft · 3 sec · Northwest 122nd Street
11

Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

59 ft · 1 sec · Palmetto Expressway
12

Take the exit slight right toward SR 932

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 932
13

Turn right onto West 49th Street

2.5 mi · 5 min · West 49th Street
14

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Palm Avenue
15

Turn left onto East 41st Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 41st Street
16

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

505 ft · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue
17

Turn left onto East 39th Place

446 ft · 22 sec · East 39th Place
18

Turn right onto East 2nd Court

184 ft · 10 sec · East 2nd Court
19

Turn right onto East 39th Street

256 ft · 11 sec · East 39th Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from Cutler, FL, or about 19m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.5 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cutler, FL.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cutler, FL

This is one driving day of about 21 miles and 38m.

At 21 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.5 mi from Cutler, FL · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Pinewood, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coral Terrace, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Cutler, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hialeah, FL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hialeah, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.34 one way

$6.69 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.64 $7.27
premium $4.72 $3.90 $7.81
diesel $5.61 $4.64 $9.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cutler, FL

Late night in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Thursday

Local time

12:38 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

10 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

38m 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, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 21 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Cutler Road, Southwest 152nd Street, Southwest 77th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Cutler, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 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.
The drive from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cutler, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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