Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
260.6 mi
419 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange City, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Orange City, FL to Hialeah, FL is 260.6 miles and takes about 4h 58m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two distinct regions of the state. Expect a straightforward drive that's primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The recommended one-day duration suggests it's easily manageable without an overnight stay.
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
130.3 miles from Orange City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 119.2 mi | 2h 7m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 106.2 mi | 1h 57m |
| State Road 44 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East New York Avenue | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| I 4 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East Graves Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 47 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,419 veh/hr typical · worst 4,165
Quietest
2 AM
~251 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Orange City, FL and Hialeah, FL.
Start on CR 4145
Continue on CR 4145
Turn left onto FL 472
Take the exit
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto FL 44
Continue on FL 44
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 70
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Continue on SR 953
Turn right onto SR 932
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
Turn right onto East 39th Street
Arrive at destination
For this 4-hour, 58-minute drive, an early morning departure from Orange City is your best bet to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach South Florida. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $41, so plan your fill-ups accordingly. Be aware that the longest stretch is over 100 miles on I 95, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration of highway driving before starting.
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.
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 57 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 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 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Orange City, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Orange City, FL
This is one driving day of about 260.6 miles and 4h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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.
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from Orange City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 250.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Regular Gas
$39.45 one way
$78.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $43.29 | $86.57 |
| premium | $4.55 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $49.21 | $98.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.43
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
$39
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.36 | $12.51 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.80 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.48 | $16.68 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Orange City on Sunday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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You'll spend about 88% of this 260.6-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 119.2 miles on I 95. After that, you'll transition to State Road 44 and potentially other surface roads as you approach your destination. Given the highway share, anticipate a high volume of exits and potential for urban merging as you get closer to Hialeah.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 260.6 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
32 ft
~37.2 mi in
Elevation Range
26 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange City, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
Miami
Florida's Turnpike South
Founded 1882
Orange City is a city in Volusia County, Florida.
Top landmarks
Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 260.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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