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Trip from Hialeah, FL to North Brooksville, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

289.6 mi

466 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 32m ★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m

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

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Downtown North Brooksville, FL, FL

North Brooksville, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

This 289.6-mile journey from Hialeah, Florida, to North Brooksville, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking an estimated 5 hours and 45 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 94% of the drive on major roads, making it a straightforward trip across Florida. With an estimated fuel cost of $46, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on Florida's Turnpike, experiencing a consistent driving pace. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from South Florida to the Brooksville area without major detours.

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

144.8 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 227.7 mi 4h 8m
FL 50 41.5 mi 59m
West Colonial Drive 6.7 mi 10m
SR 9 2.6 mi 4m
Jefferson Street 2.4 mi 4m
Ponce de Leon Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 1.4 mi 2m
Northwest 135th Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 227.7 mi, about 4h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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

228 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 272 Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

398 ft · 9 sec
Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward FL 50 West: Clermont Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto FL 50

6.7 mi · 10 min · West Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on FL 50

42 mi · 59 min · FL 50
20

Turn straight onto US 98; FL 50A

2.4 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
21

Turn right onto US 98

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
22

Turn left onto Yontz Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Yontz Road
23

Arrive at destination

Yontz Road

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 45-minute estimated duration, departing from Hialeah in the morning is your best bet to reach North Brooksville comfortably within daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a brief break, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike means you can maintain a steady pace, but be mindful of the 227.7-mile segment without significant road changes. Ensure your fuel tank is full before starting, as the majority of this route is highway driving where services might be more spaced out between exits.

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 144.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.7 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.8 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Brooksville, 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 289.6 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 227.7 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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

145 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

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.8 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 227.7 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 236.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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.
8
236.2 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Take the exit toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont

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 272 Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
9
236.4 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
7
236.5 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 50 West: Clermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 50 West: Clermont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.10 one way

$92.19 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $50.14 $100.29
premium $4.72 $53.85 $107.70
diesel $5.61 $63.94 $127.88

Estimated Tolls: $15.94

Florida's Turnpike (227.7 mi) $15.94

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

$46

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.9 1 $30.41 $13.90
Efficient EV 72.4 0 $25.34 $11.58
EV Truck/SUV 115.8 1 $40.54 $18.53

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

North Brooksville, FL

Late night in North Brooksville on Sunday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

24 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

5h 45m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 289.6-mile drive, with 94% of your travel on major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on Florida's Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 227.7 miles. This section offers a consistent driving pace, ideal for covering distance efficiently. As you transition towards FL 50 and West Colonial Drive, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards highway travel, minimizing complex navigation as you approach your destination.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. 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 19 significant decision points across 289.6 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 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 236.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

224 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

323 ft

Total Descent

106 ft

Highest Point

224 ft

~289.6 mi in

Elevation Range

217 ft

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 North Brooksville, FL, road signs point toward Clermont and Winter Garden.

Clermont

236.2 mi in | ~4h 25m

Winter Garden

236.4 mi in | ~4h 25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 289.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 227.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $15.94 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 North Brooksville, 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 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 236.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Brooksville, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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