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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Pompano Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

31.8 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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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city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

Pompano Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Pompano Beach, FL covers 31.8 miles and takes about 46m 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 22.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and SR 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.1 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 21 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 22.1 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 around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 17 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 41st Street

Turn right onto East 41st Street

Navigation decision point

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 9

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36
8
30.6 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 22.1 mi 26m
SR 9 2.6 mi 4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 1.4 mi 2m
Northwest 135th Street 1 mi 2m
East 8th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
US 441 0.5 mi <1m
North Dixie Highway 0.5 mi 1m
East 4th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 22.1 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 39th Street

191 ft · 9 sec · East 39th Street
2

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East 2nd Avenue
3

Turn right onto East 41st Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East 41st Street
4

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue
5

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East 49th Street
6

Turn left onto SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 916

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street
9

Turn left onto SR 9

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9

2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto US 441

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 441
Use the right lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 North
13

Merge onto I 95

22 mi · 26 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 36 Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East Use the left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
17

Turn left onto SR 811

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Dixie Highway
18

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

253 ft · 16 sec · Northwest 8th Street
19

Turn left

362 ft · 31 sec
20

Turn left

77 ft · 5 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.9 mi from Hialeah, FL · 24m into the drive

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

16 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

Oakland Park, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pompano Beach, FL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pompano Beach, 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

$5.06 one way

$10.12 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.51 $11.01
premium $4.72 $5.91 $11.83
diesel $5.61 $7.02 $14.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.34 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.78 $1.27
EV Truck/SUV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

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

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pompano Beach, FL

Late night in Pompano Beach on Friday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

46m 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 Pompano Beach, FL covers 31.8 miles and takes about 46m 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 15.9 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 $5.06 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 17 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hialeah, FL to Pompano Beach, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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