Origin
Pompano Beach, FL
Afternoon in Pompano Beach on Thursday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompano Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pompano Beach, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
This 31.9-mile drive from Pompano Beach to Hialeah, Florida, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-95 and SR 9, with a short section on the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The journey offers a direct path through South Florida, connecting two points within the same state and region. Expect a typical highway experience for this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles on I-95, allowing for a consistent pace. While the core of the route is interstate, you'll transition onto SR 9 and eventually the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. This mix means you'll experience both the efficiency of major highways and potentially slightly more varied conditions as you approach your destination. The character is predominantly that of a functional, direct connection.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and SR 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 8th Street.
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 13 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, S...
9
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22 mi | 26m |
| SR 9 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
362 ft
·
28 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 8th Street
4
Turn right onto SR 811
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 814
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 441
11
Continue on SR 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 9
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 916
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Opa Locka Boulevard
14
Continue on SR 916
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
15
Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
17
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
18
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
19
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
20
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Pompano Beach, FL · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Pompano Beach, 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
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
1:53 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
11 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
46m 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 Pompano Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 31.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, SR 9, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Pompano Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.08 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 13 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pompano Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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