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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Vero Beach, 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 45m
Distance
134.3 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
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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Vero Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Hialeah to Vero Beach is 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m via Florida's Turnpike and US Highway 1, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the bustling region around Miami north towards the Treasure Coast. For the most part, this is a straightforward drive, ideal if you want to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it an efficient option for a quick getaway or a practical transfer.
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
67.1 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 108.1 mi | 2h |
| US Highway 1 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| SR 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 108.1 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Vero Beach, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
191 ft
·
9 sec
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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
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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
·
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
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 left at fork onto FL 713
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
17
Continue on FL 713
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
18
Continue on FL 713
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
19
Turn left onto US 1
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 1
20
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
21
Turn left onto FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
20th Place
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 45m, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, giving you flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest rush hour traffic in the Hialeah area. The longest stretch without a major road change is 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark. You'll have around $21 in fuel costs, which should cover the trip comfortably, but it's always wise to check your gauge before heading out.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 21m 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vero Beach, 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 134.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.1 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
40391
1.2 mi from route
40392
1.4 mi from route
Amelia Earhart Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hialeah, Florida
+13056858389
Visit websiteVero Beach Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 134.3
Vero Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17722310707
Visit websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 76.7
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteRiver Explorer Boat Tours (Previously located at the Riverside Cafe)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 134.3
Vero Beach, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+17727137132
Visit websiteEscape Room PSL
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 105.5
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 57.5
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websiteMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Moderately
mile 48
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 76.7
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 41st Street
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Navigation decision point
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
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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.
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
6
133.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
|
FL 60 / 20th Place
Turn left onto FL 60 / 20th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.38 one way
$42.75 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.25 | $46.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.76
Florida's Turnpike
(108.1 mi)
$7.57
Turnpike Feeder Road
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
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
$21
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vero Beach, FL
Late night in Vero Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
14 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 45m 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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend 89% of your time on the highway, covering a significant 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Once you leave the Turnpike, you'll navigate US Highway 1 and North Kings Highway, which will introduce more frequent exits and local traffic. This shift from high-speed cruising to more varied road conditions is noticeable as you approach your destination.
89% 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: 108.1 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 US Highway 1. 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 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 16 significant decision points across 134.3 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.
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 Vero Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike along the way.
Florida's Turnpike
8 mi in
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~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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 $7.76 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 9 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 Vero Beach, 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 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vero Beach, 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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