The drive from Apollo Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 255.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Express Lanes, Gratigny Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 241.3 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.9 miles from Apollo Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
241.3 mi
4h 19m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Tamiami Trail
1.7 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Big Bend Road
1.4 mi
2m
Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi
1m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 241.3 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Fairway Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Apollo Beach Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 41
1.7 mi·2 min·Tamiami Trail
4
Turn right onto CR 672
1.4 mi·2 min·Big Bend Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward South I 75: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
46 mi·49 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi·3 hr 14 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
19
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
20
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
21
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
22
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
23
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
24
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
25
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
26
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.9 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.3 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 56 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.9 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
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 Apollo Beach, 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 Apollo Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 255.8 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Apollo Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 241.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 50.7 and 252.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
50.7 mi into trip|~57m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
232 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami
6
235.3 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
242.5 mi into trip|~4h 23m 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
7
252.2 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.72 one way
$81.43 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$44.29
$88.58
premium
$4.72
$47.56
$95.13
diesel
$5.61
$56.48
$112.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.7
0
$26.86
$12.28
Efficient EV
64
0
$22.38
$10.23
EV Truck/SUV
102.3
1
$35.81
$16.37
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Apollo Beach, FL
Morning
in Apollo Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
15 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 26.5
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 255.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
255.8 mi in 4h 42m, mostly highway — 241.3 mi of that is on I 75.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 241.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Express Lanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.7 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 255.8 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: at 50.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Apollo Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.
Miami
232 mi in|~4h 12m|via I 75
Express Lanes
242.5 mi in|~4h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 255.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 241.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hialeah, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Hialeah, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
