Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hialeah, FL
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Parkland, FL
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The drive from Hialeah, FL to Parkland, FL covers 41.2 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 Sawgrass Expressway, I 75, Gratigny Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Sawgrass Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.2 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 52m highway drive covering 41.2 miles, with most of the trip on Sawgrass Expressway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 17 miles on Sawgrass Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sawgrass Expressway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
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 41.2 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: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left toward SR 924 Toll West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork toward Parkland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Parkland, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sawgrass Expressway | 17 mi | 19m |
| I 75 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Holmberg Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 39th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Parkland, FL.
Start on East 39th Street
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
Turn left onto West 65th Street
Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
Continue on West 68th Street
Turn right onto SR 823
Turn left
Merge onto SR 924 Toll
Continue on I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto North University Drive
Turn right onto Holmberg Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Hialeah, FL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Parkland, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.56 one way
$13.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Parkland on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
68°F
Sunshine Ranches, FL
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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