This 309.7-mile drive from Sugarmill Woods to Hialeah, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 5 minutes to complete. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, with Florida's Turnpike being a significant portion. With a fuel cost estimated at $49, this highway-focused journey is efficient for those looking to cover ground. You'll experience a straightforward drive that's well-suited for a day trip. The regions are both within Florida, making for a cohesive state-to-state experience.
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
154.8 miles from Sugarmill Woods, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
261.6 mi
4h 43m
Gulf to Lake Highway
15 mi
20m
South Pleasant Grove Road
9.1 mi
13m
West Stage Coach Trail
5.7 mi
10m
West Oak Park Boulevard
4 mi
7m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 261.6 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugarmill Woods, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on Honeysuckle Court South
169 ft·8 sec·Honeysuckle Court South
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Continue on Honeysuckle Court South
462 ft·25 sec·Honeysuckle Court South
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Turn left onto Honeysuckle Drive
510 ft·27 sec·Honeysuckle Drive
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Turn left onto Corkwood Boulevard
0.9 mi·3 min·Corkwood Boulevard
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At end of road, turn left onto CR 480
4.0 mi·7 min·West Oak Park Boulevard
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Continue on CR 480
5.7 mi·10 min·West Stage Coach Trail
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At end of road, turn left onto CR 480; CR 581
9.1 mi·13 min·South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto Druid Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Druid Road
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At end of road, turn left onto South Montgomery Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto West Highland Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·West Highland Boulevard
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Continue on FL 44
15 mi·20 min·Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
262 mi·4 hr 43 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
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Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Sugarmill Woods to avoid potential traffic as you approach Hialeah. With the longest uninterrupted stretch being 261.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, plan for one primary stop to refuel and stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost of $49 is manageable for a single day's journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer highway segments, especially on Florida's Turnpike, to ensure you don't miss convenient service areas.
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 154.8 miles from Sugarmill Woods, FL, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.6 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 68 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.8 miles or 3h 9m 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 56m
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 Sugarmill Woods, 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 Sugarmill Woods, FL
This is one driving day of about 309.7 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Sugarmill Woods, 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 261.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 299.7 — 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|Honeysuckle Drive
Turn left onto Honeysuckle Drive
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip|~21m in|CR 480; CR 581 / South Pleasant Grove Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 480; CR 581 / South Pleasant Grove Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.4 mi into trip|~36m in|South Montgomery Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Montgomery Avenue
Navigation decision point
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37.5 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
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299.7 mi into trip|~5h 46m 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
$49.30 one way
$98.59 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$53.62
$107.25
premium
$4.72
$57.59
$115.17
diesel
$5.61
$68.38
$136.76
Estimated Tolls: $18.31
Florida's Turnpike
(261.6 mi)$18.31
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
$49
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.9
1
$32.52
$14.87
Efficient EV
77.4
0
$27.10
$12.39
EV Truck/SUV
123.9
1
$43.36
$19.82
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Sugarmill Woods, FL
Night
in Sugarmill Woods on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Night
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 10 mph7% 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
29 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
6h 5m 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.
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 309.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 84% of this trip. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, including a substantial 261.6-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike. While the initial and final segments may involve more local roads like Gulf to Lake Highway and South Pleasant Grove Road, the core of the experience is on the open highway. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed and covering distance is the primary objective.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.6 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 Gulf to Lake Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Honeysuckle Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Honeysuckle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CR 480; CR 581 / South Pleasant Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (South Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sugarmill Woods, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
37.5 mi in|~1h 1m
Orlando
37.5 mi in|~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 5m. Total distance: 309.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 261.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $18.31 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 0.1 miles (Honeysuckle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CR 480; CR 581 / South Pleasant Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (South Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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.
