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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Mulberry, FL

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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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 17m ★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m

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

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city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mulberry, FL

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: US 27 — 161.3 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Mulberry, FL.

1

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street
2

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
3

Turn left onto West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West 65th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 2nd Court
5

Continue on West 68th Street

447 ft · 12 sec · West 68th Street
6

Turn right onto SR 823

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward SR 924 Toll West
8

Merge onto SR 924 Toll

2.2 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

6.4 mi · 6 min · I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South Bay Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto US 27

0.9 mi · 59 sec · US 27
14

Continue on US 27

62 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 27; FL 80

51 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 27
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on US 27

10 mi · 12 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on US 27

37 mi · 49 min · US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Use the left lane.
20

Merge onto FL 60

14 mi · 17 min · FL 60
Use the straight lane.
21

Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
23

Turn left onto FL 60

7.4 mi · 9 min · FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Turn right onto FL 37

103 ft · 2 sec · South Church Avenue
Use the right lane.
25

Arrive at destination

FL 37

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.3 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 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.

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL

This is one driving day of about 213.9 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 161.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sebring, FL

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Coral Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehigh Acres, FL

Meal break

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 check

Top 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

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.

8
21.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 75

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
28.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 27 North: South Bay
6
190.3 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
213.9 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in | FL 37 / South Church Avenue

Turn right onto FL 37 / South Church Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.05 one way

$68.09 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mulberry, FL

Late night in Mulberry on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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.

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

21 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

4h 30m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

97% 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: 161.3 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Naples

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Bay

28.3 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Arriving in Mulberry, FL

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 161.3 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Mulberry, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Mulberry, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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