This 278.3-mile drive from Pebble Creek to Hialeah, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 7 minutes to complete. You'll spend 96% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-75, Express Lanes, and Gratigny Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. Given the relatively short duration, it's a manageable day trip without the need for an overnight stop. Expect a direct route through the heart of Florida.
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
139.2 miles from Pebble Creek, 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 75
265.1 mi
4h 44m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Bruce B Downs Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
1m
Regents Park Drive
0.6 mi
1m
West 65th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 265.1 mi, about 4h 44m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 170 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,983 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,733
Quietest
2 AM
~279 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Pebble Creek, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on Pebble Creek Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Pebble Creek Drive
2
Turn right onto Regents Park Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Regents Park Drive
3
Turn left onto CR 581
1.8 mi·3 min·Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
5
Merge onto I 75
70 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi·3 hr 14 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
18
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
19
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
21
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
22
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
23
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
24
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
25
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving Pebble Creek early in the morning will help you avoid potential traffic congestion as you approach Hialeah. With only one recommended stop and such a high percentage of highway driving, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-75, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned detour. The estimated fuel cost of $44 makes budgeting straightforward for this trip.
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 139.2 miles from Pebble Creek, FL, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.1 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 61 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.2 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 Pebble Creek, 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 Pebble Creek, FL
This is one driving day of about 278.3 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Pebble Creek, 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 265.1 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 73.3 and 274.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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73.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
254.5 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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
257.8 mi into trip|~4h 40m 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
265.1 mi into trip|~4h 47m 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
7
274.7 mi into trip|~4h 58m 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
$43.04 one way
$86.08 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$47.14
$94.27
premium
$4.63
$50.69
$101.37
diesel
$5.60
$61.35
$122.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.5
1
$29.22
$13.36
Efficient EV
69.6
0
$24.35
$11.13
EV Truck/SUV
111.3
1
$38.96
$17.81
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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 Aug 27, 2026
Origin
Pebble Creek, FL
Afternoon
in Pebble Creek on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 3 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon
in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph23% chanceLive 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
7 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 7m 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.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
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 278.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 96% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 265.1 miles along I-75, meaning you can settle in for extended periods of steady driving. This route is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing speed and direct travel over winding backroads or scenic detours. Expect a consistent driving rhythm for most of the journey.
96% 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: 265.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Express Lanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 278.3 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 73.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
48 ft7 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
48 ft
Elevation Range
42 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pebble Creek, FL to Hialeah, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Miami along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 278.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 265.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 73.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial and Biscayne National Park. 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 10.2 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.
