Origin
Hialeah, FL
Evening in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Princeton, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Princeton, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Princeton, FL covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Don Shula Expressway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on Palmetto Expressway and Don Shula Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.6 miles on Palmetto Expressway.
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 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palmetto Expressway and Don Shula Expressway. 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
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 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 11.8 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th 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.
Exit 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
6
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Southland Mall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Southland Mall
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Caribbean Boulevard
Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Princeton, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Southland Mall along the way.
Southland Mall
24 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Dixie Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Hialeah Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 39th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Princeton, 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
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Southland Mall
11
Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Caribbean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 1
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dixie Highway
13
Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 134th Avenue
14
Turn right
265 ft
·
21 sec
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
201 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
16
Arrive at destination
US 1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Homestead Extension
(4.5 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Princeton, FL
Evening in Princeton on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
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
42m 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 Princeton, FL covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Don Shula Expressway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.49 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 11 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 934 / West 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Princeton, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Southland Mall along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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