Hialeah to Bagdad is 652.1 miles and takes about 11h 53m via I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, with a fuel budget near $104 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-distance drive will take you across the entire state of Florida, moving from the southern region to the panhandle. Given the nearly 12-hour drive time, this is best treated as an overnight trip, so plan your stops accordingly. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making this a straightforward, albeit lengthy, journey.
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
326.1 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
269.9 mi
4h 49m
Florida's Turnpike
264.1 mi
4h 47m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
SR 9
2.6 mi
4m
Garcon Point Road
1.8 mi
3m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
2m
Northwest 135th Street
1 mi
2m
East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 269.9 mi, about 4h 49m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,268 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,749
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Hialeah, FL and Bagdad, FL.
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Start on East 39th Street
191 ft·9 sec·East 39th Street
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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
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi·4 hr 47 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10
270 mi·4 hr 49 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 26Toward CR 191: Milton, BagdadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto CR 191
1.8 mi·3 min·Garcon Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Church Street
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Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
For this 11h 53m drive, splitting the journey over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Consider departing early on your first day to cover roughly half the distance, allowing for a comfortable overnight stop. The longest uninterrupted stretch is nearly 270 miles on I-10, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. With 3 recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to stretch your legs and refuel along the way.
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 326.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 6h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 269.9 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 143 miles or 2h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 326.1 miles or 6h 1m 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 326.1 miles or 6h 1m
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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagdad, 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.
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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 Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 326 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bagdad, FL
Aim for roughly 326 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 143 miles from Hialeah, 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 269.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 649.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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272.3 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
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379.5 mi into trip|~6h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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379.7 mi into trip|~6h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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649.9 mi into trip|~11h 48m in
Take the exit toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$103.80 one way
$207.59 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg228 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$113.14
$226.28
premium
$4.74
$121.77
$243.54
diesel
$5.35
$137.35
$274.70
Estimated Tolls: $18.47
Florida's Turnpike
(263.9 mi)$18.47
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
$104
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$252–$362
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 228.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
195.6
2
$68.47
$31.30
Efficient EV
163
1
$57.06
$26.08
EV Truck/SUV
260.8
3
$91.29
$41.73
Gas CO2
228 kg
EV CO2
76 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon
in Hialeah on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 6 mph68% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 3:13AM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 3:46AM EDT until June 3 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Bagdad, FL
Afternoon
in Bagdad on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 5 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 3:13AM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 3:46AM EDT until June 3 at 5:00AM 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.
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
11h 53m 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...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
$25
near mile 652.1
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?
This route is predominantly an interstate experience, with a highway share of 99%. Expect long stretches of high-speed driving, particularly the 269.9 miles on I-10, which forms the backbone of the latter half of your journey. The initial segments on Florida's Turnpike and I-75 will also keep you moving at highway speeds as you head north. While not known for winding scenic byways, the consistent interstate travel means you can maintain a steady pace for most of the 652.1 miles.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 269.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 652.1 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 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
248 ft7 ft
Total Climb
509 ft
Total Descent
497 ft
Highest Point
248 ft
~605.5 mi in
Elevation Range
241 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Bagdad, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
The longest stretch is about 269.9 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 326 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.47 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 Bagdad, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bagdad, FL before the return drive.
