Traveling from Hialeah to Anna Maria covers 244 miles across Florida, typically taking about 4 hours and 44 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $41 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively affordable excursion. You will navigate primarily through local surface streets rather than major interstates, providing a direct look at the local landscape. This route is best suited for those who prefer staying off the high-speed highways and enjoy a more hands-on driving experience. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Florida locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
219.7 mi
3h 55m
Manatee Avenue West
9 mi
17m
State Road 64 East
3.4 mi
5m
Manatee Avenue East
2.3 mi
4m
Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Gulf Drive
1.5 mi
4m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 219.7 mi, about 3h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Anna Maria, 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
204 mi·3 hr 38 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 220Toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo SpringsUse the left lane.
12
Turn left onto FL 64
3.4 mi·5 min·State Road 64 East
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 64
2.3 mi·4 min·Manatee Avenue East
14
Continue on FL 64
6.9 mi·13 min·Manatee Avenue West
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·10 sec·this road
16
Turn straight onto FL 64
2.0 mi·4 min·Manatee Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Gulf Drive
0.8 mi·2 min·Gulf Drive
18
Turn right onto Marina Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Marina Drive
19
Continue on Palm Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Palm Drive
20
Continue on Gulf Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Gulf Drive
21
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Pine Avenue
22
Turn left
80 ft·13 sec
23
Turn left
56 ft·4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour and 44-minute drive, plan your departure carefully to avoid peak local congestion. You should budget for at least one stop to stretch your legs, as the constant turning can be more fatiguing than highway driving. Keep a close eye on your navigation system, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making frequent adjustments to your route. Because you are not tethered to a highway, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break or a quick meal. A concrete tip for this trek: ensure your GPS is updated before you head out, as navigating exclusively via local roads requires precise turn-by-turn accuracy to stay on track.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.7 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 54 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anna Maria, 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 244 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 I 75 for about 219.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 244 — 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
5
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway
Merge onto SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
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225.6 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 220
Toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Spring...
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244 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.84 one way
$77.68 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$42.25
$84.50
premium
$4.72
$45.37
$90.74
diesel
$5.61
$53.87
$107.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.2
0
$25.62
$11.71
Efficient EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
EV Truck/SUV
97.6
1
$34.16
$15.62
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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 20, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anna Maria, FL
Morning
in Anna Maria on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 235.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on navigating streets like Palm Avenue, West 65th Street, and West 2nd Court. With zero percent of the trip spent on major highways, you will experience a continuous flow of local traffic patterns and intersections. The technical nature of these roads requires your full attention, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. Expect a steady, hands-on pace that contrasts sharply with the typical high-speed cruising found on Florida’s larger thoroughfares.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Manatee Avenue West. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 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 244 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Anna Maria, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples, Wauchula and Zolfo Springs.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 244 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 219.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Anna Maria, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
