Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Hialeah, FL is 266.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m via I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the state's Atlantic coast down toward the Miami metropolitan area. Given the mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for a relatively quick transit with minimal complexity.
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
133.1 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
138.2 mi
2h 28m
Florida's Turnpike
106.2 mi
1h 57m
East Granada Boulevard
5.1 mi
10m
Ocean Shore Boulevard
4.3 mi
8m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 138.2 mi, about 2h 28m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 106 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,213 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,938
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on SR A1A
4.3 mi·8 min·Ocean Shore Boulevard
2
Turn right onto FL 40
0.3 mi·45 sec·Granada Boulevard
3
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 40
5.1 mi·10 min·East Granada Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach
5
Merge onto I 95
138 mi·2 hr 28 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi·1 hr 57 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
14
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
16
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider leaving early in the morning to bypass potential midday congestion. With only 266.2 miles, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, but keep in mind the longest stretch without a major interchange is 138.2 miles on I 95. Budget around $42 for fuel, and be aware that the Florida Turnpike can have tolls in addition to fuel costs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the latter half of the 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 133.1 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.2 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 59 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.1 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
This is one driving day of about 266.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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 95 for about 138.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 256.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the ramp toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Da...
8
148.2 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
148.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
149.5 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
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
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
256.2 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
$40.30 one way
$80.59 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$44.22
$88.43
premium
$4.55
$47.69
$95.37
diesel
$4.80
$50.26
$100.53
Estimated Tolls: $7.43
Florida's Turnpike
(106.2 mi)$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
$40
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.95
$12.78
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.29
$10.65
EV Truck/SUV
106.5
1
$37.27
$17.04
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
Morning
in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Monday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:22AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Monday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
S 3 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:22AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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
3 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
5h 8m 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.
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
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 266.2
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 92% of the route being on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 138.2 miles on I 95 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you navigate the Florida Turnpike toward your destination. The final portion of your drive will involve East Granada Boulevard.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 138.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 9.7 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 266.2 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 9.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
41 ft7 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
60 ft
Highest Point
41 ft
~76.1 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 266.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 138.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.43 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 18 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 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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Canaveral National Seashore, Biscayne National Park and Fort Matanzas National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hialeah, FL before the return drive.
