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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Port Saint John, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
200.9 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Port Saint John, FL
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Trip Overview
Hialeah to Port Saint John is 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 53m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southern part of the state. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused nature, it's a straightforward drive. Most of the route is on major highways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
100.4 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 108.1 mi | 2h |
| I 95 | 78.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| SR 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fay Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Grissom Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 108.1 mi, about 2h
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 35 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,796 veh/hr typical · worst 4,594
Quietest
2 AM
~257 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Port Saint John, 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
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East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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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
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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
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SR 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 441
217 ft
·
4 sec
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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
108 mi
·
2 hr
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
17
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95
79 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 208
Toward Port Saint John
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Port Saint John Parkway East
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Saint John Parkway
24
At end of road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Grissom Parkway
25
Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fay Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Miraflores Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto Delespine Road
274 ft
·
14 sec
·
Delespine Road
28
Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
274 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bermuda Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Bermuda Avenue
Trip Plan
This drive is best tackled in a single day, so consider leaving in the morning to allow ample time. With a duration under four hours, you won't need many stops, but a brief break around the halfway point is always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 108.1-mile segment on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced further apart. The estimated fuel cost of $32 should help you budget accordingly.
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 100.4 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 44 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 58m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint John, 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 200.9 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.4 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
50381
0.1 mi from route
40392
0.1 mi from route
40391
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
50382
0.4 mi from route
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteAmelia Earhart Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hialeah, Florida
+13056858389
Visit websiteTaylor Park Rockledge
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Rockledge, Florida
+13216331874
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websiteThe Historic Hampton House
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Miami, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13056385800
Visit websiteIngalls Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
First break
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websiteStuart Heritage Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Halfway reset
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Stuart, Florida
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+17722204600
Visit websiteWreck It Ft Laudy
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
Oakland Park, Florida
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 197.5 — 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
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~4m in
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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.
8
116.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
7
197.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward Port Saint John
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 208
Toward Port Saint John
7
197.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Port Saint John Parkway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Port Saint John Parkway East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.41 one way
$60.82 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
| premium | $4.55 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $37.93 | $75.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.57
Florida's Turnpike
(108.1 mi)
$7.57
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
$30
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Morning in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 5 to 8 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Port Saint John, FL
Morning in Port Saint John on Sunday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph
4% chance
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
4 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 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
$25
near mile 200.9
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
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
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 95% of your time on highways, covering a significant 108.1-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter a mostly highway profile for the entire 200.9 miles. As you approach Port Saint John, you'll transition from the high-speed highway environment to surface roads, with a denser pattern of exits and local traffic.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.1 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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
10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 200.9 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 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
44 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
61 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
44 ft
~114.8 mi in
Elevation Range
37 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.
On the drive from Hialeah, FL to Port Saint John, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Vero Beach along the way.
Vero Beach
116.6 mi in
|
~2h 16m
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 Port Saint John, 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 53m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m 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 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.57 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Port Saint John, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Canaveral National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Saint John, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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