Origin
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Afternoon in Lauderdale Lakes on Thursday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Hialeah, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Hialeah, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning just 26.4 miles, this quick trip from Lauderdale Lakes to Hialeah is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 42 minutes. Because of the short distance, it is perfect for a one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike before transitioning onto the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector and Northwest 37th Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly journey within the state of Florida. Whether you are heading south for business or personal errands, the lack of required stops makes this a highly efficient transit route. It is a no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.4 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 (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a classic mixed-profile drive that transitions from high-speed transit to local thoroughfares. About 47% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced experience behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, where you can maintain a steady pace before the route shifts character. As you exit the turnpike and move onto Northwest 37th Avenue, the environment becomes more urban and localized. You will notice the rhythm of the drive change from the open feel of the toll road to the more stop-and-go nature of the final connector segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 32nd Court.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.4 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: near the start (Northwest 32nd Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 441 / State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 32nd Court
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 441 / State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441 / State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Hard Rock Stadium.
Florida's Turnpike: Orlando
3.2 mi in
|
~7m
Miami
3.2 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~8m
Hard Rock Stadium
16.4 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Road 7 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Northwest 44th Terrace
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 44th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwest 32nd Court
3
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street
261 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 32nd Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 43rd Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 816
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Oakland Park Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 441
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 7
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 838
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
15
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
17
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
18
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
19
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
20
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
21
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
22
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Florida's Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
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 Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 26.4 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector, Northwest 37th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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 16 decision points packed into just 26.4 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: near the start (Northwest 32nd Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 441 / State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Hard Rock Stadium.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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