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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

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Deerfield Beach, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

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 East Hillsboro Boulevard, West Hillsboro Boulevard, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hillsboro Boulevard 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 52m 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 Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Hillsboro Boulevard
West Hillsboro Boulevard
I 95 South
US 441 South
Northwest 27th Avenue
Opa Locka Boulevard
Northwest 135th Street
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Hillsboro Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

13 ft · 7 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
2

Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard
3

Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

0.3 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Miami
5

Merge slight left

29 mi · 33 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7

Keep slight left to continue on US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
8

Turn straight

0.5 mi · 54 sec
9

Continue straight

2.3 mi · 3 min
10

Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
11

Turn right onto Opa Locka Boulevard

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Opa Locka Boulevard
12

Continue on Northwest 135th Street

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
14

Continue on East 8th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
15

Turn right onto East 49th Street

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 · 50 sec · East 39th Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Deerfield Beach, FL · 26m into the drive

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Palm Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Deerfield Beach, FL

Late night in Deerfield Beach on Saturday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

1:19 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 East Hillsboro Boulevard, West Hillsboro Boulevard, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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.

The drive from Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 52m 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 Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Deerfield Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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