If you are planning to head north from Hialeah to Okeechobee County, expect a straightforward 139-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, Southwest Warfield Boulevard, and Bee Line Highway. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Because you are moving from the dense urban environment of Hialeah into the more rural landscape of Okeechobee County, this route offers a distinct transition in Florida's regional character. It is a reliable, functional drive for anyone looking to traverse the state efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.5 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
61.9 mi
1h 10m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
33.1 mi
44m
Bee Line Highway
18.3 mi
23m
US 441
8.5 mi
11m
Northwest 160th Street
4.4 mi
6m
SR 9
2.6 mi
4m
FL 70
1.8 mi
3m
Parrott Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Okeechobee County, FL.
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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
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
62 mi·1 hr 10 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 107Toward FL 710: Beeline HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
500 ft·14 sec·this road
Toward FL 710
17
Turn left onto North Jog Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Jog Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18
Turn right onto FL 710
18 mi·23 min·Bee Line Highway
19
Continue on FL 710
33 mi·44 min·Southwest Warfield Boulevard
20
Merge onto FL 70
1.8 mi·3 min·FL 70
21
Turn right onto US 441
1.7 mi·3 min·Parrott Avenue
22
Continue on US 441
8.4 mi·11 min·US 441
23
Turn left onto CR 68
4.4 mi·6 min·Northwest 160th Street
24
Arrive at destination
CR 68
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel before finishing the final leg of your 139-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 61.9-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike to ensure you are ready for the transition to local roads. Because this is a relatively short drive, you can easily complete it in one go, but don't hesitate to utilize your one stop to break up the monotony of the highway sections. Aim to head out mid-morning to maintain a steady, stress-free pace as you move toward Okeechobee County.
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 69.5 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okeechobee County, 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 139 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 61.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 70.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East 41st Street
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Navigation decision point
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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.
5
7.5 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the ramp toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 107
Toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.13 one way
$44.25 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$24.07
$48.14
premium
$4.72
$25.85
$51.69
diesel
$5.61
$30.69
$61.38
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Florida's Turnpike
(61.9 mi)$4.33
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
$22
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.59
$6.67
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.16
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.46
$8.90
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Okeechobee County, FL
Late night
in Okeechobee County on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
3h 2m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local road navigation. About 54% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while cruising for 61.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. As you transition away from the highway stretches, the road personality shifts, requiring more attention as you navigate Southwest Warfield Boulevard and Bee Line Highway. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel where the rhythm of the drive changes noticeably once you exit the major turnpike corridors.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 139 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 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Okeechobee County, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.
Florida's Turnpike
8 mi in|~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 139 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.33 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 Okeechobee County, 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 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Okeechobee County, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
