Hialeah to Progress Village is 261.4 miles and takes about 4h 47m via I 75 and Gratigny Parkway, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, making it a straightforward drive for those already in the Sunshine State. The majority of your travel will be on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace. With only one recommended stop and a 98% highway share, this route is designed for efficient travel. It's a solid option if you need to cover a good distance without a lot of complex navigation.
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
130.7 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
252.9 mi
4h 31m
Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi
2m
Progress Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Palm Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.9 mi
1m
East 39th Street
0.3 mi
1m
West 65th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 252.9 mi, about 4h 31m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 142 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,878 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,646
Quietest
2 AM
~250 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Progress Village, 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
237 mi·4 hr 14 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 254Toward US 301: RiverviewUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·53 sec
Toward US 301 South: RiverviewUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 301
0.1 mi·9 sec·US 301
14
Turn slight right
420 ft·15 sec
15
Continue on this road
355 ft·13 sec·this road
16
Turn straight onto Progress Boulevard
1.7 mi·3 min·Progress Boulevard
17
Turn right onto South 83rd Street
384 ft·16 sec·South 83rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
South 83rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 47m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning from Hialeah should get you to Progress Village with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is heavily highway-based, so your single stop can be strategically placed for fuel or a quick break, perhaps around the halfway point. The $42 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting your expenses. Watch for the transition off I 75 as you near Progress Village, as this is where the driving environment will change from interstate cruising to more local roads.
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 130.7 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.9 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 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.7 miles or 2h 24m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Progress Village, 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 261.4 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 I 75 for about 252.9 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 258.9 — 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
5
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway
Merge onto SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
258.7 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 301: Riverview
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 254
Toward US 301: Riverview
7
258.9 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Riverview
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 South: Riverview
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.94 one way
$83.87 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.45
$45.79
$91.57
premium
$4.78
$49.23
$98.47
diesel
$6.20
$63.80
$127.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.4
0
$27.45
$12.55
Efficient EV
65.4
0
$22.87
$10.46
EV Truck/SUV
104.6
1
$36.60
$16.73
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 11, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 4:47AM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 4:10AM EDT until October 12 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Progress Village, FL
Morning
in Progress Village on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 to 8 mph82% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 4:47AM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 4:10AM EDT until October 12 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
4h 47m 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.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 234.4
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?
You'll spend virtually all of your time on highways, with 98% of the 261.4 miles being interstate or parkway. The longest stretch without a significant break from I 75 covers 252.9 miles. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the bulk of your trip. You'll transition to Progress Boulevard near your destination, marking the end of the high-speed sections. Pay attention to the dense exit activity as you approach Progress Village.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 252.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Gratigny Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 261.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
36 ft7 ft
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
36 ft
~224.1 mi in
Elevation Range
29 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 Progress Village, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley and Naples.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 261.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 252.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 Progress Village, 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Progress Village, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
