Loughman to Hialeah is 225.3 miles and takes about 4 hours 22 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state down towards the southern tip. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward trip for a single day of driving. The total distance and estimated time suggest a manageable drive, with a reasonable fuel cost factored in. Consider this a direct path for getting between these two Florida locations.
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
112.6 miles from Loughman, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
197.7 mi
3h 35m
US 17
11.2 mi
17m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Bronson Highway
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
Oak Street
0.9 mi
1m
East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 197.7 mi, about 3h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loughman, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on this road
205 ft·17 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
189 ft·8 sec·Ronald Reagan Parkway
3
Continue on Ronald Reagan Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Parkway
4
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
11 mi·17 min·US 17; US 92
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Emmett Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·Emmett Street
6
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·Broadway Avenue
7
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·Main Street
8
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Oak Street
9
Turn right onto US 192; US 441
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Vine Street
10
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi·4 min·Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: MiamiUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
198 mi·3 hr 35 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
16
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
18
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Given the 4-hour 22-minute drive time, leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one stop recommended, plan for a brief break to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, especially since the longest stretch is nearly 200 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so keep that in mind for your budget. On Florida's Turnpike, be aware of potential tolls. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a little later if necessary, but an early start will make for a more relaxed drive.
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 112.6 miles from Loughman, FL, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.7 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 50 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 12m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Loughman, 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 Loughman, FL
This is one driving day of about 225.3 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Loughman, 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 197.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 215.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Ronald Reagan Parkway
Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
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17.1 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
5
17.6 mi into trip|~28m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
215.2 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
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 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.23 one way
$72.45 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$39.52
$79.03
premium
$4.78
$42.42
$84.83
diesel
$6.28
$55.67
$111.34
Estimated Tolls: $13.84
Florida's Turnpike
(197.7 mi)$13.84
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
$36
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.66
$10.81
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
EV Truck/SUV
90.1
1
$31.54
$14.42
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Loughman, FL
Morning
in Loughman on Friday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Isolated Rain Showers
NNE 15 to 20 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 15 to 21 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM 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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m 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.
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
near mile 225.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 93% of your time on highways, covering a significant distance before encountering surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on highways is 197.7 miles, all on Florida's Turnpike. Once you transition off the Turnpike, you'll navigate on US 17 and then the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Be prepared for an increase in exits and local traffic as you approach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and US 17. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ronald Reagan Parkway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 225.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
102 ft7 ft
Total Climb
12 ft
Total Descent
107 ft
Highest Point
102 ft
Elevation Range
95 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Loughman, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 225.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.84 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 13 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Hialeah, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
