Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Placid Lakes, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
143.7 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
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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Placid Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Hialeah to Placid Lakes is 143.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m via Palm Avenue, West 65th Street, and West 2nd Court, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from one part of the state to another. Since the entire journey is on surface roads with no significant highway time, expect a more local driving experience. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward, single-day excursion.
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
71.9 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 107.6 mi | 2h 11m |
| I 75 | 22.4 mi | 24m |
| FL 70 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tobler Boulevard Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 11m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~8,844 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~399 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Placid Lakes, 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
44 mi
·
53 min
·
US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto FL 70
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 70
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
18
Turn left onto Tobler Boulevard Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobler Boulevard Northwest
19
Turn right onto Gulfstream Avenue Northwest
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gulfstream Avenue Northwest
20
Turn left onto Sabre Street
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Sabre Street
21
Turn right onto Wildcat Street Northwest
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wildcat Street Northwest
22
Turn left onto Stinson Street Northwest
293 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stinson Street Northwest
23
Turn right onto Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
24
Arrive at destination
Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
Trip Plan
Given this is a 143.7-mile trip taking around 3 hours, it's easily completed in a single day. Leaving in the morning is a good idea to allow for any unexpected delays on the surface roads. Plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and surface road driving can sometimes be less predictable for fuel consumption than highway cruising. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter, non-highway route offers.
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 71.9 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 29m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Placid Lakes, 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 143.7 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.9 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 107.6 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 136.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward SR 924 Toll West
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 924 Toll West
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
136.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
|
FL 70
Turn left onto FL 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.22 one way
$44.45 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| premium | $4.63 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Placid Lakes, FL
Late night in Placid Lakes on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
6 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 143.7-mile drive features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. You'll primarily navigate using Palm Avenue, West 65th Street, and West 2nd Court. Since there's no highway component, be prepared for typical urban and suburban traffic patterns as you move through different towns. The longest stretch without a turn is not specified, suggesting frequent intersections and local road navigation.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 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 3.4 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 143.7 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
170 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
186 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
170 ft
~133.5 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Placid Lakes, 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
Starting in Hialeah, FL
Full guide →Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Top landmarks
- • Hialeah Park Race Track
- • Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station — railway station in Hialeah, the United States of America
Arriving in Placid Lakes, FL
Full guide →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 3h 2m. Total distance: 143.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.6 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 Placid Lakes, 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Placid Lakes, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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