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Trip from Hialeah, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 12m

Distance

666.3 mi

1,072 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$106

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
12h 1m ★
6 AM
12h 12m
8 AM
12h 34m
10 AM
12h 20m
12 PM
12h 18m
3 PM
12h 21m
5 PM
12h 33m
8 PM
12h 6m

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

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown East Pensacola Heights, FL, FL

East Pensacola Heights, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

This 666.3-mile journey from Hialeah, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL is a substantial trek, estimated to take around 12 hours and 12 minutes. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and proper rest. The primary arteries for this drive are I-75, Florida's Turnpike, and I-10, making it a predominantly highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $106 and a planned three stops, this route offers a straightforward, long-distance drive across the state of Florida. It's a practical option for those looking to cover significant ground efficiently.

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

333.1 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 279.6 mi 4h 59m
Florida's Turnpike 264.1 mi 4h 47m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
Scenic Highway 6 mi 11m
SR 9 2.6 mi 4m
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 — 279.6 mi, about 4h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and East Pensacola Heights, FL.

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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

217 ft · 4 sec · US 441
Use the right lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use 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: Ocala Use 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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 10

280 mi · 4 hr 59 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 17 Toward US 90: Pensacola, Pace
21

Turn right onto US 90

6.0 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
Use the right lane.
22

Turn right onto East Gonzalez Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Gonzalez Street
23

Turn right onto Knowles Avenue

182 ft · 8 sec · Knowles Avenue
24

Turn right

96 ft · 7 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 12-hour drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. With three planned stops, ensure they are strategically placed for rest and refueling, especially considering the 279.6-mile stretch on I-10 where services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $106 for fuel is a good starting point, but always check current prices. The extensive highway use means keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is crucial, particularly on the longer segments of I-10.

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 333.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 6h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.6 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 333.1 miles or 6h 8m 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 333.1 miles or 6h 8m

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 11h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Pensacola Heights, 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 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into East Pensacola Heights, 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 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 279.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

255.9 mi · 4h 43m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

333 mi · about 6.1h in

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

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, 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 333.1 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 279.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 333 miles or 6.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

1.5 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Honeybee Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 333.1

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

CYM Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

1.2 mi

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

1.4 mi

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+18503862417

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+18508947005

Visit website

Honest Living Tea House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18507654156

Visit website

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Bruegger's Bagels

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18502241409

Visit website

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18503919512

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18504252641

Visit website

The Honeybee Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

CYM Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13522245101

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Tally Cat Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–8 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 238

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Anime Garage Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14482303794

Visit website

Black Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18502242518

Visit website

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 285.6

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13526933143

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 618.7

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 238

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 618.7

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 238

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523326466

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 618.7

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

0 mi from route

Turkey Lake Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Leon County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Leon County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Fort Drum Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pompano Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Okaloosa County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Jackson County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Jackson County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Madison County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Madison County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

0.1 mi from route

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

0.1 mi from route

Marion County Rest Area Southbound

0.1 mi from route

Okahumpka Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

0.2 mi from route

Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound

0.2 mi from route

Santa Rosa County Rest Area Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Okaloosa County Rest Area Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

0.2 mi from route

Marion County Rest Area Northbound

0.2 mi from route

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Ponce de Leon Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Busy Bee Truck Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Canoe Creek Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Santa Rosa County Rest Area Westbound

0.3 mi from route

Suwannee County Rest Area Eastbound

0.3 mi from route

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Northbound

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Gadsden County Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Holmes County Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

40392

0.8 mi from route

40391

1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.5 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 666.3

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 666.3

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 333.1

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 666.3

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18509226007

Visit website

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 475.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+18504874556

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 379.7 — 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.
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.
7
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
8
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
8
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$106.06 one way

$212.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 233 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $115.37 $230.74
premium $4.72 $123.90 $247.79
diesel $5.61 $147.11 $294.22

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

$106

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$255–$365

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 233.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: sparse

Walmart 4303 (Miami, FL)

Miami, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Miami Lakes Chevrolet

Miami Lakes, FL

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Wendy's

Hialeah, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

FPLEV: 1 Electrify America: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 199.9 2 $69.96 $31.98
Efficient EV 166.6 1 $58.30 $26.65
EV Truck/SUV 266.5 3 $93.28 $42.64

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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Night in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

East Pensacola Heights, FL

Evening in East Pensacola Heights on Saturday

Local time

8:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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.

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

22 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

12h 12m 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

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $25 near mile 666.3
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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
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a high-octane driving experience on this route, with 98% of the journey taking place on major highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 279.6 miles on I-10, which means extended periods of consistent speed. The character of the drive is largely defined by these expansive interstate segments, facilitating rapid progress. While predominantly highway, the initial portions might involve different interstates before consolidating onto I-10 for the bulk of the trip. This is a route built for covering miles, not necessarily for winding through charming byways.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 279.6 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 Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 666.3 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 4.8 miles (SR 9): 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

219 ft 4 ft

Total Climb

308 ft

Total Descent

270 ft

Highest Point

219 ft

~475.9 mi in

Elevation Range

216 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 East Pensacola Heights, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

379.5 mi in | ~6h 58m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 279.6 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 $18.47 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 East Pensacola Heights, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 4.8 miles (SR 9): 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.

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 12.2 hours each way, a round trip means 24.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East Pensacola Heights, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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