Origin
Parkland, FL
Night in Parkland on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Hialeah, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 41.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sawgrass Expressway, I 75, Express Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on Sawgrass Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 41.1 miles, with most of the trip on Sawgrass Expressway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.7 miles on Sawgrass Expressway.
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.
Sawgrass Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sawgrass Expressway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expressway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expre...
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Express Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Express Lanes
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 138th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northwest 138th Street
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parkland, FL to Hialeah, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Express Lanes along the way.
Express Lanes
27.8 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sawgrass Expressway | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| I 75 | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| Express Lanes | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Holmberg Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North University Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sawgrass Expressway
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Holmberg Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Holmberg Road
2
Turn left onto North University Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Express Lanes
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Court
16
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 65th Street
17
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Parkland, FL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Parkland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hialeah, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hialeah, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.54 one way
$13.08 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Sawgrass Expressway
(16.7 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
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
Night in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Sunshine Ranches, FL
21 mi in
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
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 Parkland, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 41.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sawgrass Expressway, I 75, 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 20.5 miles from Parkland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.54 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 18 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parkland, FL to Hialeah, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Express Lanes along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hialeah, FL
More trips to Hialeah, FL
Explore more options from Parkland, FL or browse trips ending in Hialeah, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.