Chipley to Hialeah is 558.5 miles and takes about 10h 13m via Florida's Turnpike, I 10, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $88 and a recommendation to split it over 2 days. This is a long-haul drive almost entirely within Florida, connecting the Panhandle region to South Florida. Given the nearly 10.5-hour estimated driving time, breaking this trip into two days is highly advisable for safety and comfort. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279.3 miles from Chipley, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
262 mi
4h 44m
I 10
176 mi
3h 8m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Main Street
2.6 mi
5m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 262 mi, about 4h 44m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,317 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,872
Quietest
2 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Chipley, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on East Church Avenue
56 ft·9 sec·East Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto FL 77
2.6 mi·5 min·Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
176 mi·3 hr 8 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
10
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
12
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
For this 558.5-mile drive, plan to break it into two days. A good stopping point would be around the halfway mark, perhaps after 5-6 hours of driving, to avoid fatigue. Leaving early in the morning on your first day will give you ample time to reach your chosen overnight location comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 262-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out on long-haul highway segments.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279.3 miles from Chipley, FL, or about 5h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262 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 123 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279.3 miles or 5h 2m 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 279.3 miles or 5h 2m
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 9h
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 Chipley, 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 Chipley, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Chipley, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 262 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 548.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
5
3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
179 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8
286.5 mi into trip|~5h 10m 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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548.5 mi into trip|~9h 54m 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
$84.54 one way
$169.09 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg195 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$92.77
$185.54
premium
$4.55
$100.05
$200.09
diesel
$4.80
$105.46
$210.91
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
$85
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$233–$343
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
167.6
2
$58.64
$26.81
Efficient EV
139.6
1
$48.87
$22.34
EV Truck/SUV
223.4
2
$78.19
$35.74
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Chipley, FL
Late night
in Chipley on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:52AM EDT until July 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 7 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 6:52AM EDT until July 16 at 7:00PM 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
3 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
10h 13m 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.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
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 558.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is dominated by highway driving, with 98% of the 558.5 miles on major roads like I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike. The longest stretch without a significant break is 262 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating long segments of uninterrupted highway cruising. You'll notice a high concentration of exits and potential merges as you approach urban areas towards the end of your drive.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
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 558.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 179 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
145 ft7 ft
Total Climb
115 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
145 ft
~79.8 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chipley, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 279 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.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 179 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.4 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.
