Origin
Homestead, FL
Afternoon in Homestead on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homestead, FL to Hialeah, FL
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Homestead to Hialeah, expect a straightforward 38.7-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and the Don Shula Expressway. Because the entire trip is easily completed in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for this direct path. Since both cities are located within Florida, you will remain in the same state throughout the drive, making this a simple and predictable transit between two urban hubs.
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
19.4 miles from Homestead, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will find yourself navigating major arteries, including the use of express lanes to streamline your travel time. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.9 miles while on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, allowing for a steady, consistent pace. Unlike a winding backroad, this route prioritizes speed and direct connectivity rather than scenic detours. Expect a utilitarian experience behind the wheel as you transition between these two points in Southern Florida.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Don Shula Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 38.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Orlando
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward Miami, Orlando
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Miami, Orlando
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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 / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Express Lanes | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West 49th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Palm Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Homestead Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 16.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 177th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest 177th Avenue
Use the none lane.
2
Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Homestead Boulevard
4
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Take the exit
126 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Miami, Orlando
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Miami, Orlando
7
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 874 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Toward SR 874 Toll: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
138 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 826
60 ft
·
0 sec
·
Palmetto Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 932
16
Turn right onto SR 932
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Avenue
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 41st Street
19
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
21
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
22
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
23
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 52-minute trip, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility to work around local traffic patterns. You should plan your departure to avoid peak commute hours, as the reliance on express lanes and major expressways means congestion could impact your arrival time. Because there are no required stops on this 38.7-mile route, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep in mind that the $6 fuel estimate assumes standard driving conditions, so check your tank before merging onto the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Prioritizing a departure during off-peak hours is the best way to ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival in Hialeah.
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 19.4 miles from Homestead, FL, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 38.7 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Homestead, 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 Homestead, FL
This is one driving day of about 38.7 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Homestead, 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 Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for about 16.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Homestead, FL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 Hialeah, FL
The final approach into Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, 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
$6.46 one way
$12.93 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| premium | $4.90 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Homestead Extension
(16.9 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
3 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
52m 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 Homestead, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 38.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Don Shula Expressway, Express Lanes. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Homestead, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.46 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 38.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Homestead, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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