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Trip from Palm Valley, 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

6h 14m

Distance

330.7 mi

532 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 2m ★
6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m

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

Downtown Palm Valley, FL, FL

Palm Valley, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Valley, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 330.7 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Palm Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 199.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

165.4 miles from Palm Valley, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 199.5 mi 3h 34m
Florida's Turnpike 106.2 mi 1h 57m
Palm Valley Road 4.5 mi 6m
Nocatee Parkway 3.1 mi 3m
Valley Ridge Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 2.8 mi 4m
Northwest 37th Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
CR 210 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 199.5 mi, about 3h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 210

2.0 mi · 2 min · Palm Valley Road
2

Enter roundabout onto CR 210

44 ft · 0 sec · Palm Valley Road
3

Continue on CR 210

2.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road
4

Continue on CR 210

3.1 mi · 3 min · Nocatee Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South Use the right lane.
6

Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard
7

Continue on CR 210

2.1 mi · 3 min · CR 210
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
9

Merge onto I 95

199 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

106 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2X Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · this road
18

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
20

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
21

Continue on SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
22

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street
23

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
24

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street
25

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.4 miles from Palm Valley, FL, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.5 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 73 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165.4 miles or 3h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 1m

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 Palm Valley, 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 Palm Valley, FL

This is one driving day of about 330.7 miles and 6h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Palm Valley, 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 199.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

165 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

Daytona Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.4 miles from Palm Valley, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 199.5 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.

The Kookaburra Coffee Outpost -PVCH

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Kookaburra Nocatee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Refuel Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.6

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+19042095968

Visit website

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pompano Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

40392

0.1 mi from route

40391

0.1 mi from route

50341

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

20331

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

50382

0.2 mi from route

50342

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.2 mi from route

20332

0.3 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.3 mi from route

TA

0.4 mi from route

50381

0.7 mi from route

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound

1.3 mi from route

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound

1.6 mi from route

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 330.7

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 283.5

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 307.1

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

The Historic Hampton House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 330.7

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13056385800

Visit website

Escape U

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 23.6

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19046870022

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 141.7

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Old Fort Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 212.6

Fort Pierce, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17724673000

Visit website

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 7.6 and 320.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South

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

Use the right lane. Toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South
8
212.7 mi into trip | ~3h 55m 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
213.2 mi into trip | ~3h 56m 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
214 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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
320.7 mi into trip | ~5h 56m 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

$52.64 one way

$105.28 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $57.26 $114.52
premium $4.72 $61.49 $122.98
diesel $5.61 $73.01 $146.03

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

$53

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

24 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St Johns, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA, County Road 210, Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Buc-Ee's - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Buc-Ees - Tesla Supercharger

Daytona Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

St. Johns Commons - Tesla Supercharger

St. Johns, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

9 DCFC

MERCEDES_BENZ: 10 FPLEV: 8 Tesla: 8 Blink Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 JULE: 1 Electrify America: 1 7CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.2 1 $34.72 $15.87
Efficient EV 82.7 0 $28.94 $13.23
EV Truck/SUV 132.3 1 $46.30 $21.16

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 19, 2026

Origin

Palm Valley, FL

Afternoon in Palm Valley on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny

N 7 to 14 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 8:20AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 5:28AM EDT until April 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

1:46 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

14 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

6h 14m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

330.7 mi in 6h 14m, mostly highway — 199.5 mi of that is on I 95.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 199.5 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 7.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 330.7 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Palm Valley, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

212.7 mi in | ~3h 55m

Miami

214 mi in | ~3h 57m

Florida's Turnpike South

214 mi in | ~3h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 330.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 199.5 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.

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 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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