Trip from Ensley, FL to Hialeah, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 7m

Distance

666.6 mi

1,073 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$101

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

11h 57m ★

6 AM

12h 8m

8 AM

12h 29m

10 AM

12h 15m

12 PM

12h 13m

3 PM

12h 16m

5 PM

12h 28m

8 PM

12h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ensley, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

Ensley, FL to Hialeah, FL is 666.6 miles and takes about 12 hours and 7 minutes via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $116 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive primarily stays on major highways, connecting two points within Florida. Given its length, it's best split over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it a straightforward, if lengthy, transit between regions.

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

333.3 miles from Ensley, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	285.7 mi	5h 6m
Florida's Turnpike	262 mi	4h 44m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector	2.8 mi	4m
Northwest 37th Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Northwest 199th Street	1.8 mi	2m
Pensacola Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m
East 8th Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 285.7 mi, about 5h 6m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 58 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,350 veh/hr typical · worst 1,768

Quietest

2 AM

~151 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Ensley, FL and Hialeah, FL.

Start on West Detroit Boulevard

35 ft · 9 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

Turn left onto US 29

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pensacola Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto I 10

286 mi · 5 hr 6 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2X Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · this road

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Continue on SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 12-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is the most practical approach. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover roughly half the distance, perhaps around 300-350 miles. This allows for comfortable stops and avoids driving late into the night. On the second day, you'll have about 6-7 hours of driving left. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on Florida's Turnpike, where services can be spaced out. Planning your overnight stop around the halfway point will make the overall drive much more manageable.

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 333.3 miles from Ensley, FL, or about 5h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.7 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 147 miles or 2h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 333.3 miles or 5h 59m 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 333.3 miles or 5h 59m

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 10h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ensley, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Ensley, FL

Aim for roughly 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hialeah, FL

Aim for roughly 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 miles from Ensley, 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 285.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Moultrie, GA

220 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Palm Bay, FL

440 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Palm Bay, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

333 mi · about 6.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 333 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 333.3 miles from Ensley, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.7 miles.

Overnight split

1.7 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 656.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 29 / Pensacola Boulevard

Turn left onto US 29 / Pensacola Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

287 mi into trip | ~5h 9m in

Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

394.5 mi into trip | ~7h 4m 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

656.5 mi into trip | ~11h 48m 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

$100.91 one way

$201.82 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 233 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$110.72	$221.45
premium	$4.55	$119.41	$238.82
diesel	$4.80	$125.87	$251.73

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

$101

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$249–$359

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 233.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	200	2	$69.99	$32.00
Efficient EV	166.7	1	$58.33	$26.66
EV Truck/SUV	266.6	3	$93.32	$42.66

Gas CO2

233 kg

EV CO2

78 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

Ensley, FL

Evening in Ensley on Saturday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

NW 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

Night in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

96°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 7 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 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 7m 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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $25

View on nps.gov

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 666.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is mostly highway cruising, with 98% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of driving on I 10 for 285.7 miles. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you transition between I 10, Florida's Turnpike, and I 75. The final leg into Hialeah will involve more urban driving.

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: 285.7 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29 / Pensacola Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 666.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 29 / Pensacola Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 287 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

183 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

267 ft

Total Descent

394 ft

Highest Point

183 ft

~142.8 mi in

Elevation Range

176 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ensley, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

394.5 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

394.5 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Ensley, FL

Full guide →

Arriving in Hialeah, FL

Full guide →

Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

Top landmarks

• Hialeah Park Race Track
• Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station — railway station in Hialeah, the United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 285.7 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 333 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 61 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 61 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 12.1 hours each way, a round trip means 24.3 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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