Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Avon Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hialeah, FL
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Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hialeah to Avon Park covers a 19.4-mile span that takes approximately 31 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a quick transition within the Florida region. You will primarily utilize I-95, SR 9, and the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical choice for a short-haul journey. Because of the limited time behind the wheel, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two points in Florida.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| SR 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Griffin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
191 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 41st Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 4th Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 49th Street
6
Turn left onto SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 916
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
9
Turn left onto SR 9
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 441
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 23
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 818
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Griffin Road
16
Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 41st Street
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Avon Park, FL
Late night in Avon Park on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 67% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.8-mile segment on I-95, which allows for consistent movement. While the route transitions through varied road types, the overall character remains practical and efficient rather than leisurely. Navigating the connection between Northwest 42nd Avenue and 37th Avenue adds a local dimension to the drive that breaks up the faster interstate portions. You will find that the road conditions are geared toward getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
67% 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: 9.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and SR 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
25 ft
4 ft
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
21 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 95. 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 Avon Park, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Avon Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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