Origin
North Miami, FL
Evening in North Miami on Sunday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Miami, FL to Hialeah, FL
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between North Miami and Hialeah, this 7.8-mile connection is a straightforward local trip. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight planning. Budgeting just $1 for fuel covers your needs, as the route is exceptionally efficient. You will navigate primarily via Northwest 103rd Street, I-95, and East 49th Street. Because both cities are located within Florida, you remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for anyone needing to move between these two areas quickly.
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
3.9 miles from North Miami, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only 12% of your journey takes place on the interstate, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating city streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.2-mile segment on Northwest 103rd Street, which offers the most consistent momentum of the trip. The transition between the arterial roads and local streets keeps the drive engaging and dynamic. You should prepare for frequent adjustments behind the wheel as you move from the initial city blocks onto the highway and back onto local surface streets.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 103rd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street
Turn left onto SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 95 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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SR 932 / Northwest 103rd Street
Turn right onto SR 932 / Northwest 103rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
East 4th Avenue
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 103rd Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 49th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 125th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 125th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 39th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 103rd Street
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Miami, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 922
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 125th Street
3
Continue on SR 922
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 125th Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 8B
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 932
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on SR 932
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
Use the none lane.
10
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 16-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can tackle the route in one go without worrying about pacing or mid-trip rest stops, as there are no official stops scheduled along the way. Keep a close watch on navigation during the transition between the interstate and local roads, as the turns come up quickly. Because the route is so short, it is wise to ensure your vehicle is ready to go before you pull away from North Miami. Use the simplicity of the 7.8-mile distance to your advantage by planning your arrival to avoid peak local traffic hours.
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 3.9 miles from North Miami, FL, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.2 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 7.8 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
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 North Miami, 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 North Miami, FL
This is one driving day of about 7.8 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Miami, 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 Northwest 103rd Street for about 3.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.9 mi from North Miami, FL · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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
$1.30 one way
$2.61 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.90 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
8:31 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
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
16m 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 North Miami, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 7.8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 103rd Street, I 95, East 49th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from North Miami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 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 7.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (SR 922 / Northeast 125th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Miami, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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