Silver Springs Shores to Hialeah is 289.8 miles and takes about 5h 36m via Florida's Turnpike and US 301, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Florida, moving you from the central part of the state down towards the southern tip. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's primarily highway-focused, making it a good option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With 91% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on higher-speed roads, so plan accordingly for traffic as you get closer to Hialeah.
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
144.9 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
258.3 mi
4h 40m
Nathan Mayo Highway
7.2 mi
10m
US 301
6.3 mi
10m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Southeast 92nd Loop
2.4 mi
3m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
Southeast 132nd Street Road
1.3 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 Shores, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on Water Track
336 ft·19 sec·Water Track
2
Turn left onto Water Road
200 ft·10 sec·Water Road
3
Turn right onto Spring Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Spring Road
4
Turn right onto Emerald Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Emerald Road
5
Turn right onto Oak Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Oak Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Southeast 110th Street Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Southeast 92nd Loop
2.4 mi·3 min·Southeast 92nd Loop
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Southeast 132nd Street Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 301
7.2 mi·10 min·Nathan Mayo Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 301
6.3 mi·10 min·US 301
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi·4 hr 40 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
15
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
17
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Given the 5h 36m estimated drive time, leaving Silver Springs Shores in the morning will allow you to reach Hialeah with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch without a major road change is 258.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops before you embark on this segment. While this is a manageable one-day trip, consider an early start to avoid the worst of any potential southbound traffic, especially as you approach the Miami metropolitan area. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be more spaced out on the longer highway portions.
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 144.9 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL, or about 2h 51m 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 64 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.9 miles or 2h 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 4h 31m
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 Shores, 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 Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 289.8 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Silver Springs Shores, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 280.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Water Road
Turn left onto Water Road
Navigation decision point
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3.3 mi into trip|~8m in|Southeast 110th Street Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.5 mi into trip|~37m 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
279.8 mi into trip|~5h 17m 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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280.5 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.13 one way
$92.26 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$50.18
$100.36
premium
$4.72
$53.89
$107.77
diesel
$5.61
$63.98
$127.97
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
$46
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.9
1
$30.43
$13.91
Efficient EV
72.5
0
$25.36
$11.59
EV Truck/SUV
115.9
1
$40.57
$18.55
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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 15, 2026
Origin
Silver Springs Shores, FL
Late night
in Silver Springs Shores on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
21 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 36m 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 289.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 258.3 miles primarily on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. The initial part of the drive involves Nathan Mayo Highway and US 301 before merging onto the turnpike. While largely highway, be prepared for potential variations in traffic and speed as you transition between these main roads and approach your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 Nathan Mayo Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Water 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 36m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Water Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Southeast 110th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 289.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (Water Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Southeast 110th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 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 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
