Origin
Arcadia, FL
Late night in Arcadia on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, FL to Hialeah, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
169.8 mi
273 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
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6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
Arcadia, FL to Hialeah, FL is 169.8 miles and takes about 3h 32m via US 27 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the central part of the state down towards the Miami metropolitan area. For the most part, you'll be on highways, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency. With a driving time under four hours, it's an easy same-day excursion without needing an overnight stop. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B quickly and without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.9 miles from Arcadia, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 107.2 mi | 2h 11m |
| East Oak Street | 32.1 mi | 40m |
| I 75 | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| Express Lanes | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Magnolia Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 107.2 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on FL 70
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Hickory Street
2
Turn left onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
DeSoto Avenue
3
Turn left onto FL 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Magnolia Street
4
Continue on FL 70
32 mi
·
40 min
·
East Oak Street
5
Turn right onto US 27
34 mi
·
39 min
·
US 27
6
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
7
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
8
Continue on US 27
32 mi
·
42 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi
·
48 min
·
US 27; FL 80
10
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 27
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
Toward Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Express Lanes
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Court
25
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 65th Street
26
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 41st Street
28
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft
·
27 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
29
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East 39th Place
30
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
31
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
32
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3h 32m duration, you can easily complete this drive in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to arrive before dark, and it also allows for flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays. The fuel cost is estimated at $27, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Arcadia to minimize stops. With only one planned stop suggested, you can choose a convenient point along US 27 for a brief break or to refuel if needed. Pay attention to the transition from US 27 to I 75, as this marks a significant shift in the type of road you'll be on.
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 84.9 miles from Arcadia, FL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 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 37 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Arcadia, 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 Arcadia, FL
This is one driving day of about 169.8 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Arcadia, 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 US 27 for about 107.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.9 miles from Arcadia, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 140.3 and 166.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
140.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
6
140.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
7
146 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m 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
149.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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.
7
166.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m 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
$27.03 one way
$54.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.83 | $8.15 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.86 | $6.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Late night in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
5 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
3h 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 75% of this 169.8-mile route on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 107.2 miles, which occurs on US 27. After that initial highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like East Oak Street as you approach your destination. Expect a significant number of exits and merges as you navigate through Florida's landscape.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.2 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and East Oak Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 169.8 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 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arcadia, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami and Express Lanes.
Fort Lauderdale
140.3 mi in
|
~2h 54m
Naples
140.3 mi in
|
~2h 54m
Miami
146 mi in
|
~3h 1m
|
via I 75
Express Lanes
156.5 mi in
|
~3h 13m
About the Cities
Starting in Arcadia, FL
Full guide →Arcadia (Florida) is in the Florida Heartland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 169.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.2 miles on US 27. 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 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Hialeah, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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