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Trip from McGregor, FL to Hialeah, 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 47m

Distance

144.7 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown McGregor, FL, FL

McGregor, FL

Arian Fernandez

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

This 144.7-mile drive from McGregor, FL, to Hialeah, FL, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes. The majority of your journey, 93%, will be on highways, specifically I-75 and Express Lanes, with a notable 126.2-mile stretch on I-75. Budget around $23 for fuel for this trip. Since it's a relatively short drive within Florida, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and stops.

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

72.3 miles from McGregor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 126.2 mi 2h 15m
Daniels Parkway 4.6 mi 7m
Express Lanes 3 mi 3m
College Parkway 2.4 mi 4m
Gratigny Parkway 2.1 mi 2m
Palm Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road 0.7 mi 1m
South Cleveland Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 126.2 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McGregor, FL and Hialeah, FL.

1

Start on Prather Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Prather Drive
2

Continue on Prather Drive

269 ft · 13 sec · Prather Drive
3

Turn right onto FL 867

0.3 mi · 28 sec · McGregor Boulevard
4

Turn slight left

184 ft · 6 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Turn straight onto College Parkway

2.4 mi · 4 min · College Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto US 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
7

Turn left onto CR 876

4.6 mi · 7 min · Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9

Merge onto I 75

112 mi · 2 hr · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 75
Toward Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 28 sec
Toward Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto Express Lanes

3.0 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 75

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on SR 924 Toll

2.1 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn right onto SR 823

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto West 68th Street

510 ft · 19 sec · West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Court
21

Continue on West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West 65th Street
22

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue
23

Turn left onto East 41st Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · East 41st Street
24

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

504 ft · 27 sec · East 2nd Avenue
25

Turn left onto East 39th Place

445 ft · 21 sec · East 39th Place
26

Turn right onto East 2nd Court

182 ft · 10 sec · East 2nd Court
27

Turn right onto East 39th Street

257 ft · 11 sec · East 39th Street
28

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 47-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Plan to leave McGregor, FL, with enough daylight to comfortably reach Hialeah, FL. With the longest stretch being 126.2 miles, consider a brief stop for fuel or a stretch break about halfway through to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach the South Florida metropolitan area, especially if traveling during peak hours.

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 72.3 miles from McGregor, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.2 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 32 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.3 miles or 1h 25m 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 14m

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 McGregor, 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 McGregor, FL

This is one driving day of about 144.7 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from McGregor, 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 126.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Immokalee, FL

72 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from McGregor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.2 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.

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 10.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 10.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31

Naples, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 31

Naples, Florida

+12392622600

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 103.3

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 144.7

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.7

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Miramar Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 134.3

Miramar, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19548836950

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 10.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 124

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

The Historic Hampton House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 144.7

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13056385800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 120.9 and 141 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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120.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Miami
6
124.1 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 75

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
131.4 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward Express Lanes

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward Express Lanes
6
134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 138th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Northwest 138th Street
7
141 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.03 one way

$46.06 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.05 $50.11
premium $4.72 $26.91 $53.81
diesel $5.61 $31.95 $63.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.95
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79
EV Truck/SUV 57.9 0 $20.26 $9.26

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 17, 2026

Origin

McGregor, FL

Afternoon in McGregor on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

NNE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

15 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 47m 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 near mile 144.7
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 highway-focused experience for most of this 144.7-mile trip. You'll spend 93% of your time on major roadways like I-75 and Express Lanes, experiencing a long, uninterrupted 126.2-mile stretch on I-75. This means consistent speeds and a straightforward drive, ideal for covering distance efficiently. The character of the road remains largely highway-based throughout, offering a predictable driving profile.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Daniels Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.9 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 144.7 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 120.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.4 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.

Between McGregor, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.

Miami

120.9 mi in | ~2h 17m | via I 75

Express Lanes

131.4 mi in | ~2h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 144.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m 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 126.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Hialeah, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 120.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.4 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 Hialeah, 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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