Cantonment, FL to Hialeah, FL is 675.8 miles and takes about 12h 22m via I 10, Florida's Turnpike, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $106 and a need for an overnight stop. This long-haul drive covers a significant portion of Florida, moving you from the northwestern part of the state down to the southern tip. Given the 12-hour driving time, it's best to plan for at least one overnight stay to break up the trip safely. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
337.9 miles from Cantonment, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
288.6 mi
5h 10m
Florida's Turnpike
262 mi
4h 44m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
County Road 297A
5.6 mi
9m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
Pine Forest Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 288.6 mi, about 5h 10m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,428 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,838
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cantonment, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on Taylor Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Taylor Street
3
Continue on Taylor Street
258 ft·17 sec·Taylor Street
4
Turn left onto CR 184
0.4 mi·50 sec·Muscogee Road
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Turn right onto CR 297A
5.6 mi·9 min·County Road 297A
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Turn right onto CR 297
1.2 mi·2 min·Pine Forest Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
289 mi·5 hr 10 min·I 10
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
262 mi·4 hr 44 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
14
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
With a 12-hour estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for safety and comfort. Aim to leave early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight driving and reach a comfortable stopping point. You'll be making about 3 stops, so plan those strategically for fuel and rest. The longest stretch between services is 288.6 miles on I 10, so be sure to fuel up before you hit that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach that long stretch.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 337.9 miles from Cantonment, FL, or about 6h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 149 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 337.9 miles or 6h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 337.9 miles or 6h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11h 9m
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 Cantonment, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cantonment, FL
Aim for roughly 338 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 338 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 149 miles from Cantonment, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 288.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 665.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.2 mi into trip|~11m in|CR 297 / Pine Forest Road
Turn right onto CR 297 / Pine Forest Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
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7.6 mi into trip|~14m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
403.8 mi into trip|~7h 19m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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665.8 mi into trip|~12h 4m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$107.57 one way
$215.14 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg237 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$117.25
$234.51
premium
$4.74
$126.19
$252.39
diesel
$5.35
$142.34
$284.69
Estimated Tolls: $18.34
Florida's Turnpike
(262 mi)$18.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$108
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$256–$366
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 236.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $71 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
202.7
2
$70.96
$32.44
Efficient EV
169
1
$59.13
$27.03
EV Truck/SUV
270.3
3
$94.61
$43.25
Gas CO2
236 kg
EV CO2
79 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 22, 2026
Origin
Cantonment, FL
Afternoon
in Cantonment on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
SE 0 to 10 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 22 at 11:16AM CDT until April 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 22 at 12:00PM EDT until April 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon
in Hialeah on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 6 to 13 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 22 at 11:16AM CDT until April 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 22 at 12:00PM EDT until April 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
12h 22m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$25
near mile 23.3
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
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 675.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the route on major interstates and turnpikes. You'll experience a longest stretch of 288.6 miles on I 10 before transitioning to other major roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through different stretches of the state. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, with minimal time on surface streets.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 288.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near CR 297 / Pine Forest Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 675.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (CR 297 / Pine Forest Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
173 ft7 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
173 ft
~48.3 mi in
Elevation Range
166 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cantonment, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Cantonment is a historic and river recreational community in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is located in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the panhandle and is home to an International Paper Mill operation. It is 15 miles (25 km) north of Pensacola at the narrowest part of the County lying on US Hwy 29.
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 288.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 338 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.34 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 62 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 62 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (CR 297 / Pine Forest Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.4 hours each way, a round trip means 24.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hialeah, FL before the return drive.
