Origin
Deerfield Beach, FL
Morning in Deerfield Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield Beach, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 38.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, SR 9, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 38.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and SR 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and SR 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 810 / East Hillsboro Boulevard.
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 10 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 810 / East Hillsboro Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 810 / East Hillsboro Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 810 / East Hillsboro Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| SR 9 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Hillsboro Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 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
— 28.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
14 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 810
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Hillsboro Boulevard
3
Continue on SR 810
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hillsboro Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
29 mi
·
33 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 441
9
Continue on SR 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 9
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 916
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Opa Locka Boulevard
12
Continue on SR 916
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
13
Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
15
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
16
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
18
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Deerfield Beach, FL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Deerfield Beach, 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
$6.06 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:51 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
52m 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 Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 38.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, SR 9, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Deerfield Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.06 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 10 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 810 / East Hillsboro Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deerfield Beach, 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 by the Trip.ovh 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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