Hialeah to Wallace is 661.6 miles and takes about 12h 14m via East 2nd Avenue, East 41st Street, and East 4th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $105 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that stays within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the center. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll be on surface streets for the entirety of this route, so expect a different pace than highway driving. Consider this route if you prefer avoiding interstates and don't mind a more urban and suburban travel experience.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
330.8 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
264.6 mi
4h 43m
Florida's Turnpike
264.1 mi
4h 47m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
Berryhill Road
8.7 mi
16m
Caroline Street
4.1 mi
7m
SR 9
2.6 mi
4m
Chumuckla Highway
2.2 mi
3m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 264.6 mi, about 4h 43m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 92 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,276 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,813
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 Wallace, FL.
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Start on East 39th Street
191 ft·9 sec·East 39th Street
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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
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike TollUse the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi·4 hr 47 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10
265 mi·4 hr 43 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
21
Turn right onto FL 87
1.2 mi·2 min·FL 87
22
Turn left onto US 90; FL 87
4.1 mi·7 min·Caroline Street
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Turn right onto Willing Street
472 ft·16 sec·Willing Street
24
Turn left onto Berryhill Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Berryhill Street
25
Continue on Berryhill Road
8.7 mi·16 min·Berryhill Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto CR 197
2.2 mi·3 min·Chumuckla Highway
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Arrive at destination
CR 197
Trip Plan
For this 661.6-mile, 12-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover roughly half the distance, perhaps around 330 miles. This would put you in a good position to reach Wallace with a shorter drive on the second day. Plan for your three stops to include a meal break and at least one longer rest stop each day. Since you'll be on surface streets for the entire route, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as gas stations might be less frequent or require more immediate detours than along an interstate. The estimated fuel cost is around $105.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 330.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 6h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 146 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 330.8 miles or 6h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 330.8 miles or 6h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wallace, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Wallace, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 264.6 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 379.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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272.3 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
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379.5 mi into trip|~6h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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379.7 mi into trip|~6h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$102.31 one way
$204.63 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg232 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$112.06
$224.11
premium
$4.63
$120.49
$240.99
diesel
$5.60
$145.84
$291.68
Estimated Tolls: $18.47
Florida's Turnpike
(263.9 mi)$18.47
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
$102
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$251–$361
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 231.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
198.5
2
$69.47
$31.76
Efficient EV
165.4
1
$57.89
$26.46
EV Truck/SUV
264.6
3
$92.62
$42.34
Gas CO2
231 kg
EV CO2
77 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 Aug 20, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Night
in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 0 to 8 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:49PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Wallace, FL
Night
in Wallace on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:49PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$25
near mile 661.6
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?
This 661.6-mile drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the entire 12 hours and 14 minutes navigating East 2nd Avenue, East 41st Street, and East 4th Avenue. Expect frequent intersections and a consistent need to adjust speed due to traffic lights and local road conditions. The longest stretch without a significant break in this type of driving is not specified, but be prepared for continuous engagement with the road environment.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 661.6 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 272.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
190 ft7 ft
Total Climb
295 ft
Total Descent
123 ft
Highest Point
190 ft
~614.4 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
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 Wallace, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
The longest stretch is about 264.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 331 miles on day one.
Expect about $18.47 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.
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 Wallace, 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 3 meaningful breaks. 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 272.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.2 hours each way, a round trip means 24.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wallace, FL before the return drive.
