Silver Springs, FL to Hialeah, FL is 295.5 miles and takes about 5h 43m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from Central Florida down towards South Florida. With 90% highway driving, expect a straightforward trip that's ideal for a single-day drive if you're looking to get to your destination efficiently. The main artery for this route is Florida's Turnpike, making it a predictable and generally smooth transit between these two Florida locations.
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
147.8 miles from Silver Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
258.3 mi
4h 40m
Northeast 58th Avenue
10.5 mi
17m
Nathan Mayo Highway
9.2 mi
13m
US 301
6.3 mi
10m
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:
Florida's Turnpike
— 258.3 mi, about 4h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on FL 40
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Silver Springs Boulevard
2
Continue on FL 40
0.1 mi·21 sec·East Silver Springs Boulevard
3
Turn slight left onto FL 35
0.3 mi·36 sec·Northeast 55th Avenue
4
Continue on FL 35
10 mi·17 min·Northeast 58th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Baseline Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·Baseline Road
6
Turn right onto Southeast Babb Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Southeast Babb Road
7
Turn left onto US 301
9.2 mi·13 min·Nathan Mayo Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 301
6.3 mi·10 min·US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi·4 hr 40 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
13
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
15
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Given the 5h 43m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. The route is mostly highway, so plan for minimal stops beyond a quick fuel or restroom break. With a fuel cost estimate of $47, it's wise to fill up before you leave Silver Springs. The longest continuous stretch is over 250 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so be prepared for extended highway driving before you encounter more frequent exits closer to Hialeah.
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 147.8 miles from Silver Springs, FL, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.3 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 65 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.8 miles or 2h 55m 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 38m
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 Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 295.5 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Silver Springs, 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 258.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 147.8 miles from Silver Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 286.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.2 mi into trip|~19m in|Southeast Babb Road
Turn right onto Southeast Babb Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.5 mi into trip|~20m in|US 301 / Nathan Mayo Highway
Turn left onto US 301 / Nathan Mayo Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
27.3 mi into trip|~45m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
285.5 mi into trip|~5h 25m 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...
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286.2 mi into trip|~5h 26m in|Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.73 one way
$89.46 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$49.08
$98.17
premium
$4.55
$52.93
$105.87
diesel
$4.80
$55.80
$111.59
Estimated Tolls: $18.08
Florida's Turnpike
(258.3 mi)$18.08
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
$45
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.7
1
$31.03
$14.18
Efficient EV
73.9
0
$25.86
$11.82
EV Truck/SUV
118.2
1
$41.37
$18.91
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Silver Springs, FL
Late night
in Silver Springs on Monday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph88% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:01PM EDT until July 17 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Monday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 10 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 6:01PM EDT until July 17 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
1 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 43m 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.
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 295.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect 90% of your travel on highways, with the bulk of that time spent on Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a long stretch of 258.3 miles on this highway, meaning you'll have plenty of time cruising at higher speeds before transitioning to surface roads. The final portion of your drive will involve navigating local streets like Northeast 58th Avenue and Nathan Mayo Highway as you approach Hialeah.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Northeast 58th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near Southeast Babb Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (Southeast Babb Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 301 / Nathan Mayo Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Ocala is a city in North Central Florida. Here, rolling green pastures lead to crystal springs, gentle rivers and unspoiled lakes, and hundreds of horse farms gallop with thoroughbred natural charm and beauty.
Top landmarks
•Six Gun Territory — former Western-themed amusement park in Silver Springs, Florida
The longest stretch is about 258.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $18.08 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.
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 11.2 miles (Southeast Babb Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 301 / Nathan Mayo Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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.
