Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Monday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Westwood Lake, FL
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hialeah, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Westwood Lake, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Westwood Lake, FL covers 15 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Southwest 40th Street, Hialeah Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.5 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Westwood Lake, FL covers 15 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near SR 934 / West 21st Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 4.2 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
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~3m in
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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
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~8m in
Turn left toward SR 826 South
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 826 South
5
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Merge onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
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 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
6
14.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
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SR 985 / Southwest 107th Avenue
Turn left onto SR 985 / Southwest 107th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 40th Street | 3.1 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 |
| Southwest 42nd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 107th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Westwood Lake, 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
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto SR 976
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest 40th Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 985
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Southwest 107th Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Southwest 41st Terrace
262 ft
·
18 sec
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Southwest 41st Terrace
11
Turn left onto Southwest 107th Court
198 ft
·
10 sec
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Southwest 107th Court
12
Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 42nd Street
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest 42nd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.5 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwood Lake, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hialeah, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL
This is one driving day of about 15 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Palmetto Expressway for about 6.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.5 mi from Hialeah, FL · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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
Arriving in Westwood Lake, FL
The final approach into Westwood Lake, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Westwood Lake, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Westwood Lake, FL
Afternoon in Westwood Lake on Monday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
E 14 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Westwood Lake, FL covers 15 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Southwest 40th Street, Hialeah Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 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 $2.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 4.2 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hialeah, FL to Westwood Lake, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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