Crawfordville to Hialeah is 462.6 miles and takes about 9h 4m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, taking you from the panhandle region down to South Florida. It's predominantly a highway drive, so expect consistent speeds for much of the trip. With a recommended two days for the drive, you can break it up comfortably, or push through in a single day if you're up for a long haul. This trip covers a good chunk of the state, offering a direct path south.
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
231.3 miles from Crawfordville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
262 mi
4h 44m
Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi
1h 14m
US 27 Alternate
48 mi
1h 1m
Coastal Highway
42.9 mi
55m
I 75
24.7 mi
26m
US 19
8.3 mi
11m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Road
8 mi
11m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 262 mi, about 4h 44m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
10 AM
~3,679 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 3 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 Crawfordville, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on US 319
79 ft·5 sec·Crawfordville Highway
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Road
8.0 mi·11 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Road
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At end of road, turn left onto US 98
43 mi·55 min·Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate; US 221 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 14 min·Byron Butler Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
8.3 mi·11 min·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
6
Turn left onto US 27 Alternate
48 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 27 Alternate
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
8
Merge onto I 75
25 mi·26 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
12
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
13
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
Given the 9h 4m estimated duration, splitting this trip over two days is a sensible plan, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time for breaks. If you choose to drive it in one go, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. You'll want to plan for at least two stops, possibly more if you're making it a single-day push. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $73, so be sure to factor that into your budget and plan refueling stops accordingly, especially before embarking on the 262-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike.
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 231.3 miles from Crawfordville, FL, or about 4h 45m 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 102 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.3 miles or 4h 45m 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 231.3 miles or 4h 45m
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 7h 51m
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 Crawfordville, 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 Crawfordville, FL
Aim for roughly 231 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 231 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Crawfordville, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 165.5 and 453.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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165.5 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
5
165.9 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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190.5 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
8
452.5 mi into trip|~8h 45m 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...
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453.2 mi into trip|~8h 47m in|Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.03 one way
$140.05 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg162 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$76.84
$153.68
premium
$4.55
$82.87
$165.73
diesel
$4.80
$87.35
$174.70
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
$70
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 161.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
138.8
1
$48.57
$22.20
Efficient EV
115.7
1
$40.48
$18.50
EV Truck/SUV
185
2
$64.76
$29.61
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Crawfordville, FL
Late night
in Crawfordville on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
WNW 0 to 5 mph6% 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
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 7 mph26% 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
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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 4m 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 462.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 462.6 miles on high-speed roads like Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving, 262 miles, on Florida's Turnpike. The remaining miles will be on surface roads like Byron Butler Parkway and US 27 Alternate. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the trip, with frequent exits in populated areas as you approach South Florida.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Byron Butler Parkway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 165.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 462.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 165.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 165.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
123 ft7 ft
Total Climb
126 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
123 ft
~231.3 mi in
Elevation Range
117 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crawfordville, 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
9h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 231 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 165.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 165.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.1 hours each way, a round trip means 18.2 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.
