Hialeah to Hilliard is 375.6 miles and takes about 7h 6m via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, and East Beltway, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Florida for its entirety, transitioning from the south to the north of the state. Expect a driving experience that is primarily on major highways, making for a straightforward and efficient transit. With only two recommended stops, it’s a route designed for reaching your destination without extensive detours, perfect if you're looking to cover ground quickly.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.8 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
203.6 mi
3h 38m
Florida's Turnpike
108.1 mi
2h
East Beltway
26.3 mi
30m
US 1
11.2 mi
15m
Lem Turner Road
11 mi
15m
FL 9B
4.3 mi
4m
SR 9
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 203.6 mi, about 3h 38m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 53 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,082 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~248 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
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 Hilliard, 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
108 mi·2 hr·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
17
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95
204 mi·3 hr 38 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 333Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·53 sec
Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville BeachesUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto FL 9B
4.3 mi·4 min·FL 9B
24
Merge onto I 295
26 mi·30 min·East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 32Toward FL 115: Lem Turner RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto FL 115
11 mi·15 min·Lem Turner Road
27
Turn right onto US 1; US 23
11 mi·15 min·US 1; US 23
28
Turn right onto CR 108
135 ft·2 sec·CR 108
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Arrive at destination
CR 108
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Hialeah to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you begin on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. With only two stops recommended, plan them strategically for fuel and a brief break, perhaps around the halfway point. The 203.6-mile stretch on I 95 is substantial, so ensure you're well-rested before embarking on it. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $59 budget is an estimate, and prices can fluctuate. This drive is manageable in one day, offering flexibility in your timing.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.6 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 83 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.8 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilliard, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL
This is one driving day of about 375.6 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 203.6 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 116.6 and 353.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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116.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
117.6 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
7
321.7 mi into trip|~5h 58m in
Take the exit toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 333
Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
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322 mi into trip|~5h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
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353.1 mi into trip|~6h 35m in
Take the exit toward FL 115: Lem Turner Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward FL 115: Lem Turner Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.79 one way
$119.57 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$65.17
$130.34
premium
$4.74
$70.14
$140.27
diesel
$5.35
$79.11
$158.23
Estimated Tolls: $7.57
Florida's Turnpike
(108.1 mi)$7.57
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
$60
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.7
1
$39.44
$18.03
Efficient EV
93.9
1
$32.87
$15.02
EV Truck/SUV
150.2
1
$52.58
$24.04
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 1, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon
in Hialeah on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 2 to 7 mph67% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 1 at 4:37AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Hilliard, FL
Afternoon
in Hilliard on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 8 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 1 at 4:37AM EDT until June 2 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
2 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
7h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 284.9
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$25
near mile 220.2
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$15
near mile 297.9
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 87% highway, meaning you'll spend the vast majority of your 7-hour drive on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 203.6 miles on I 95, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. You'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip, likely experiencing a change in traffic patterns and speed limits. Given the high highway percentage, anticipate frequent exits and entrances as you navigate the main arteries.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 203.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 375.6 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 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 321.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
62 ft7 ft
Total Climb
109 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
62 ft
~375.6 mi in
Elevation Range
55 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 Hilliard, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 375.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 203.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.57 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 29 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 Hilliard, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 321.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Canaveral National Seashore and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hilliard, FL before the return drive.
