Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+13058490135
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
114.4 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
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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Naples Manor, FL
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Hialeah to Naples Manor is 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m via I 75 and Collier Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, moving from the Miami metropolitan area towards the Gulf Coast. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. Given the relatively short duration, it's ideal for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 100.4 mi | 1h 47m |
| Collier Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Rattlesnake Hammock Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Saint Andrews Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Warren Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Naples Manor, 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 left at fork
Turn left onto SR 951
Turn right onto CR 864
Turn left onto Saint Andrews Boulevard
Turn left onto Warren Street
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
Arrive at destination
Consider leaving Hialeah in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With a driving time of around 2 hours and 15 minutes, you likely won't need many stops, but it's always wise to take a break. The longest stretch is over 100 miles on I 75, so a quick stop before that segment could be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $18, and plan your refueling accordingly, particularly as you approach Naples Manor.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naples Manor, 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 114.4 miles and 2h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+13058490135
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hialeah, Florida
+13056858389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Naples, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12396437275
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Miramar, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+19548836950
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Miami, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13056385800
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Plantation, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19544522558
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Davie, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+19542804359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 106.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward SR 924 Toll West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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 CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 951 South: Naples, Marco Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$18.21 one way
$36.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| premium | $4.72 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Night in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Naples Manor on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
68°F
Sunshine Ranches, FL
57 mi in
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the 114.4 miles on major roads like I 75 and Gratigny Parkway. You'll experience about 100.4 miles on I 75 before transitioning to Collier Boulevard. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits on the interstate portion, typical of a drive through populated areas. The shift to surface roads like Collier Boulevard will likely involve a change in traffic patterns and speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Collier Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 114.4 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hialeah, FL and Naples Manor, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples, Cr 951: Naples, Marco Island and Cr 951 South: Naples.
Alligator Alley
Naples
Cr 951: Naples
Marco Island
Cr 951 South: Naples
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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