Origin
Margate, FL
Afternoon in Margate on Sunday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate, FL
Arian Fernandez
Hialeah, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Margate to Hialeah, expect a straightforward 33.2-mile journey through Florida. You can easily complete this drive in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route will take you along local arteries including Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, and West Atlantic Boulevard. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is a very economical trip to manage. Since you are staying entirely within the region, the transition between these two cities is seamless and predictable. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
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
16.6 miles from Margate, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your focus on the road rather than expecting long, meditative highway stretches. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging; instead, you will navigate a series of surface streets. You will find no long, uninterrupted segments, as your longest stretch is 0 miles on Margate Boulevard. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and urban navigation. Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel as you maneuver through these local Florida thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Margate Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Margate Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 199th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Margate Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on East River Drive
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
East River Drive
2
Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
4
Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Turn right onto State Road 7
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Road 7
6
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
7
Take the ramp slight right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
8
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
10
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
11
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
12
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
13
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
14
Continue on East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 49th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
16
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 39th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 47-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the trip is designed to be completed in one go with zero scheduled stops. Because you are relying on local roads like West Atlantic Boulevard, be prepared for typical urban traffic patterns and traffic signals. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as you will want to ensure you have enough for the round trip. A concrete tip for this route: since it is entirely local, check your GPS for real-time traffic updates on State Road 7 before heading out to avoid unexpected delays.
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 16.6 miles from Margate, FL, or about 23m into the drive.
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 33.2 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
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 Margate, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Margate, FL
This is one driving day of about 33.2 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Margate, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Margate, FL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Margate, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$5.55 one way
$11.09 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| premium | $4.90 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Sunday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Miramar, FL
17 mi in
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
1 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
47m 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 Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 33.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, West Atlantic Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Margate, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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.
The drive from Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Margate, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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