Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
213.9 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mulberry, FL
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Hialeah to Mulberry is 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m via US 27 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, heading north and west from the Miami metro area. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward trip. With a drive time under five hours, this is a manageable one-day excursion, perfect for a quick transfer between these parts of the state.
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
107 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 161.3 mi | 3h 22m |
| I 75 | 22.4 mi | 24m |
| FL 60 | 21.3 mi | 27m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Flamingo Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Mulberry, FL.
Start on East 39th Street
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
Turn left onto West 65th Street
Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
Continue on West 68th Street
Turn right onto SR 823
Turn left
Merge onto SR 924 Toll
Continue on I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27; FL 80
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27
Continue on US 27
Take the exit
Merge onto FL 60
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto FL 60
Turn right onto FL 37
Arrive at destination
Given the 4-hour 30-minute estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is recommended to allow for flexibility. The total fuel cost is estimated at $34, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the drive on US 27 if needed, or push through to Mulberry. Since this is a primarily highway route, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 161.3-mile segment on US 27, as services can sometimes be spaced out on long highway stretches.
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.
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 47 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 2h 12m 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 Mulberry, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hialeah, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 213.9 miles and 4h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 213.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto FL 37 / South Church Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$34.05 one way
$68.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.04 | $74.07 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.77 | $79.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.23 | $94.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.95 | $13.69 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Mulberry on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a drive that is 97% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for almost the entire 213.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch on US 27 spans 161.3 miles. You'll transition to FL 60 towards the end. The extensive highway share suggests frequent exits and interchanges as you make your way across the state.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near I 75.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 213.9 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 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hialeah, FL and Mulberry, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
Alligator Alley
Naples
Bay
Mulberry is a small city of roughly 3,000 residents in southwestern Polk County, Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 213.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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