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Trip from Hialeah, FL to River Park, FL

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

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

111.9 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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 River Park, FL, FL

River Park, FL

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Trip Overview

This 111.9-mile drive from Hialeah, Florida, to River Park, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete. With 91% of the journey on highways, you'll primarily be using Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, and SR 9. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $18, making it an economical option. This is a straightforward, highway-focused route perfect for a quick transition between locations within Florida. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.9 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 98.6 mi 1h 50m
Southeast Airoso Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
SR 9 2.6 mi 4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 1.4 mi 2m
Northwest 135th Street 1 mi 2m
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
East 8th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East 4th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 98.6 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and River Park, 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

99 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie Use the right lane.
16

Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

483 ft · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
17

Turn right onto FL 716

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto CR 615

2.9 mi · 5 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
19

Turn right onto Southeast Lucero Drive

286 ft · 17 sec · Southeast Lucero Drive
20

Turn left onto Southeast Solaz Avenue

273 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Solaz Avenue
21

Turn right onto Southeast Castana Court

456 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Castana Court
22

Arrive at destination

Southeast Castana Court

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 16-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. Plan for your approximately $18 fuel cost and be aware that the longest stretch is nearly 100 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so consider a fuel stop before embarking on that segment. Since there are no designated stops in the data, feel free to be flexible with your timing and any spontaneous breaks you might want to take. The highway-focused nature means you can make good time, but always stay alert for changing traffic conditions, especially as you approach your destination.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 25 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near River Park, 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 111.9 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 98.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Margate, FL

56 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

Pembroke Pines, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delray Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 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 98.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.9

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 79.9

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 103.9

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 24

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 47.9

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

The 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 website

Diver Mansion

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 8

North Miami, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13056077290

Visit website

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 2.1 and 108.8 — 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.
7
107 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward Port Saint Lucie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 142 Toward Port Saint Lucie
6
107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 716 / Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.81 one way

$35.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $19.38 $38.75
premium $4.72 $20.81 $41.61
diesel $5.61 $24.71 $49.41

Estimated Tolls: $6.90

Florida's Turnpike (98.6 mi) $6.90

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

$18

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37
Efficient EV 28 0 $9.79 $4.48
EV Truck/SUV 44.8 0 $15.67 $7.16

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 14, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 to 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

River Park, FL

Late night in River Park on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

5 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

2h 16m 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.

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 predominantly highway-focused experience for this 111.9-mile trip, with 91% of your time spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 98.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll experience long periods of consistent driving, characteristic of efficient highway travel. While the route is designed for speed, be mindful of the transitions between main roads like Florida's Turnpike, Southeast Airoso Boulevard, and SR 9.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 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 Southeast Airoso Boulevard. 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 111.9 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 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 River Park, 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 2h 16m. Total distance: 111.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.90 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.

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 River Park, 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. 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 107 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at River Park, FL before heading back.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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