Origin
Palmetto Bay, FL
Morning in Palmetto Bay on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 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 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmetto Bay, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 20.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Southwest 82nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 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
10.3 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 20.6 miles and takes about 34m, 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 19 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 7.2 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 Southwest 82nd Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 20.6 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: near the start (Southwest 82nd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest 82nd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 1 / South Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / South Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Express Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
16.9 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 122nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Express Lanes | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Southwest 82nd Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| West 49th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Dixie Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 41st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 160th Street
37 ft
·
7 sec
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Southwest 160th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 82nd Avenue
3
Continue on Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest 82nd Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
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Southwest 120th Street
5
Take the ramp
124 ft
·
4 sec
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
138 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Northwest 122nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 826
60 ft
·
0 sec
·
Palmetto Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 932
12
Turn right onto SR 932
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West 49th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 41st Street
15
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
16
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
17
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
18
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
19
Arrive at destination
East 39th 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 10.3 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 20.6 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
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 Palmetto Bay, 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 Palmetto Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 20.6 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palmetto Bay, 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 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.3 mi from Palmetto Bay, FL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Hialeah on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 20.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Southwest 82nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Palmetto Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.28 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 16 significant decision points across 20.6 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: near the start (Southwest 82nd Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Palmetto Bay, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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