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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Alva, FL

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

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

129.5 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Downtown Alva, FL, FL

Alva, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

This 129.5-mile drive from Hialeah, Florida, to Alva, Florida, can be completed in about 2 hours and 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US 27 and FL 80, with a significant portion on I-75, for a highway-focused experience. With 96% of the drive on highways, you'll cover ground efficiently. Budget around $21 for fuel for this journey through Florida. This route is straightforward and well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

64.8 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 65 mi 1h 20m
FL 80 35 mi 46m
I 75 22.4 mi 24m
Gratigny Parkway 2.2 mi 2m
Palm Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road 0.9 mi 1m
Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
East 39th Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 65 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Alva, FL.

1

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street
2

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
3

Turn left onto West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West 65th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 2nd Court
5

Continue on West 68th Street

447 ft · 12 sec · West 68th Street
6

Turn right onto SR 823

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward SR 924 Toll West
8

Merge onto SR 924 Toll

2.2 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

6.4 mi · 6 min · I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South Bay Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto US 27

0.9 mi · 59 sec · US 27
14

Continue on US 27

62 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 27; FL 80

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 27; FL 80
16

Take the exit onto FL 80

0.4 mi · 50 sec · FL 80
Toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
17

Turn left onto FL 80

35 mi · 45 min · FL 80
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Broadway Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Broadway Street
19

Arrive at destination

Broadway Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 43-minute duration for this 129.5-mile trip, you can easily tackle it in one day, departing at your leisure. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $21, planning is minimal. A good strategy is to leave mid-morning to avoid rush hour traffic in the Miami metro area before you hit US 27. Pay attention to the transition from I-75 to FL 80 as this is where you'll start to see the landscape change on your approach to Alva.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 28 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, FL

This is one driving day of about 129.5 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Hialeah, 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 65 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pahokee, FL

65 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

Weston, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belle Glade, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 94.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward SR 924 Toll West

Navigation decision point

Toward SR 924 Toll West
8
21.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

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 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
28.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 27 North: South Bay
6
94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | FL 80

Turn left onto FL 80

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.61 one way

$41.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $22.42 $44.85
premium $4.72 $24.08 $48.16
diesel $5.61 $28.59 $57.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.9 0 $13.60 $6.22
Efficient EV 32.4 0 $11.33 $5.18
EV Truck/SUV 51.8 0 $18.13 $8.29

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 to 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Alva, FL

Late night in Alva on Sunday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

E 3 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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.

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

8 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

2h 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

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
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of your journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major roads like US 27, FL 80, and I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65 miles on US 27, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While largely highway, the transition between these main arteries will shape your driving experience. This profile suggests a route where efficient travel is prioritized over winding, scenic byways.

96% 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: 65 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and FL 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 129.5 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Hialeah, FL and Alva, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples, Bay and Fort Myers.

Alligator Alley

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Naples

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Bay

28.3 mi in | ~34m

Fort Myers

94 mi in | ~1h 56m | via FL 80

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 129.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Alva, 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alva, FL before heading back.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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