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Trip from Sharpes, FL to Hialeah, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
197.1 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharpes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Hialeah, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 197.1-mile drive from Sharpes, FL to Hialeah, FL will take you about 3 hours and 48 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. The route primarily uses Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a small portion on FL 524, covering 93% highway miles. You can expect a fuel cost of around $31 for this journey. Given its highway-focused profile and relatively short duration, this trip is best tackled in a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive is straightforward, designed for efficient travel between these two points within Florida.
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
98.6 miles from Sharpes, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 106.2 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 95 | 72.9 mi | 1h 18m |
| FL 524 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 1 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Industry Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 106.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpes, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Canaveral Groves Boulevard
46 ft
·
9 sec
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Canaveral Groves Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
3
Turn right onto Cidco Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cidco Road
4
Turn left onto East Industry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Industry Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto FL 524
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FL 524
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on FL 524
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 524
7
Continue on FL 524
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
FL 524
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 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
For this 3 hour and 48 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Sharpes, FL to avoid potential traffic as you approach Hialeah, FL. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of over 100 miles, plan your breaks strategically. The fuel cost is estimated at $31, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before embarking. Given the highway-centric nature, keep an eye on your speed, especially on Florida's Turnpike and I-95. A good tip is to check real-time traffic conditions before you leave, as congestion can significantly impact your 197.1-mile journey.
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 98.6 miles from Sharpes, FL, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.2 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 43 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.6 miles or 1h 51m 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 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 Sharpes, 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 Sharpes, FL
This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Sharpes, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 106.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Sharpes, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
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
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 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
TA
0.4 mi from route
50381
0.7 mi from route
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteAmelia Earhart Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hialeah, Florida
+13056858389
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.8 mi from route
~9 min detour
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websiteThe Historic Hampton House
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Miami, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13056385800
Visit websiteStuart Heritage Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Halfway reset
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Stuart, Florida
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+17722204600
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Halfway reset
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteIngalls Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websiteWreck It Ft Laudy
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
Oakland Park, Florida
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 187.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Industry Road
Turn left onto East Industry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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
187.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m 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
$31.37 one way
$62.75 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.52 | $87.03 |
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
$31
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.70 | $9.46 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.25 | $7.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.59 | $12.61 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Origin
Sharpes, FL
Late night in Sharpes on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
2 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
3h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
$25
View on nps.gov
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 211.4
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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 197.1-mile route, with 93% of your travel on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 106.2 miles along Florida's Turnpike, meaning you'll likely encounter long periods of consistent driving. While primarily an interstate experience, the inclusion of FL 524 offers a slight variation before you merge onto the larger highways. This drive is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently, rather than for scenic exploration.
93% 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: 106.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near East Industry Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 197.1 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 2 miles (East Industry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sharpes, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Hard Rock Stadium.
Fort Pierce
79.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Miami
80.4 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Florida's Turnpike South
80.4 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Hard Rock Stadium
187.1 mi in
|
~3h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m 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 106.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 14 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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (East Industry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Canaveral National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hialeah, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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