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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Flagami, FL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Downtown Flagami, FL, FL

Flagami, FL

Andy Arthur

Trip Overview

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Flagami, FL covers 10 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Hialeah Expressway, Palm Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Flagami, FL covers 10 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 3.9 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 around 1.4 miles in near SR 934 / West 21st Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 934 / West 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 934 / West 21st Street

Turn right onto SR 934 / West 21st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward SR 968, US 41: West Flagler Street, Southwest 8th Street

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. Toward SR 968, US 41: West Flagler Street, Sout...
8
9.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 41: Southwest 8th Street, Tamiami Trail

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 41: Southwest 8th Street, Tamiami Tra...
9
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street West, Tamiami Trail West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street West, T...
7
9.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward SR 826 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 826 South

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Flagami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tamiami Trail West along the way.

Tamiami Trail West

9.3 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palmetto Expressway 3.9 mi 5m
Hialeah Expressway 2.1 mi 3m
Palm Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
West 21st Street 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
East 39th Street 0.3 mi 1m
Southwest 74th Court <0.1 mi <1m
Alley Way <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Palmetto Expressway — 3.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street
2

Turn left onto Palm Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue
3

Turn right onto SR 934

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on SR 934

2.1 mi · 3 min · Hialeah Expressway
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward SR 826 South
6

Merge onto SR 826

3.9 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 968, US 41: West Flagler Street, Southwest 8th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 41, SR 826
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 41: Southwest 8th Street, Tamiami Trail Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street West, Tamiami Trail West Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto US 41

171 ft · 4 sec · Southwest 8th Street
12

Take the exit

119 ft · 12 sec
Toward SR 826 South Use the left lane.
13

Turn sharp left onto US 41

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Southwest 8th Street
14

Turn right onto Southwest 74th Court

150 ft · 12 sec · Southwest 74th Court
15

Turn left onto Alley Way

149 ft · 6 sec · Alley Way
16

Arrive at destination

Alley Way

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.59 one way

$3.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.73 $3.46
premium $4.72 $1.86 $3.72
diesel $5.61 $2.21 $4.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Friday

Local time

2:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flagami, FL

Late night in Flagami on Friday

Local time

2:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

18m 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 Hialeah, FL to Flagami, FL covers 10 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Hialeah Expressway, Palm Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Hialeah, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 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 13 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 934 / West 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Flagami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tamiami Trail West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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