Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Richmond Heights, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.4 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Richmond Heights, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Richmond Heights, FL covers 21.4 miles and takes about 33m 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, Hialeah Expressway 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 $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 33m highway drive covering 21.4 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 14 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
8/10
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 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward SR 826 South
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 826 South
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.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd 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 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwes...
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Buchanan Street
Turn left onto Buchanan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Hialeah Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Road 821 Access Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 152nd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 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 Richmond Heights, 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
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 821 Access Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto State Road 821 Access Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road 821 Access Road
11
Turn left onto SR 992
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 152nd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto Buchanan Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Buchanan Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Graham Drive
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Graham Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest Graham Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.81 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Richmond Heights, FL
Afternoon in Richmond Heights on Thursday
Local time
4:27 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
33m 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 Richmond Heights, FL covers 21.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Don Shula Expressway, Hialeah Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.41 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 10 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 934 / West 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hialeah, FL to Richmond Heights, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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