Umatilla to Hialeah is 266.4 miles and takes about 5h 7m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state down toward the southern tip. With most of your travel on major highways, this is a straightforward drive. It's well-suited for a single-day trip, so you can aim to get on the road when it's convenient for you.
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
133.2 miles from Umatilla, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
220.7 mi
3h 59m
Western Beltway
10.8 mi
12m
Wekiva Parkway
5 mi
5m
Central Avenue
4.1 mi
6m
CR 44
3.4 mi
5m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
US 441
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 220.7 mi, about 3h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on North Trowell Avenue
143 ft·11 sec·North Trowell Avenue
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Continue on North Trowell Avenue
219 ft·17 sec·North Trowell Avenue
3
Turn right onto Lone Star Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Lone Star Street
4
Turn left onto FL 19
4.1 mi·6 min·Central Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 44
2.2 mi·3 min·CR 44
6
Turn right onto CR 44
1.1 mi·1 min·CR 44
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Turn left onto East Orange Avenue
1.2 mi·1 min·East Orange Avenue
8
Turn right onto FL 44
2.1 mi·3 min·State Route 44
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 441
2.5 mi·3 min·US 441
10
Turn left onto FL 46
2.2 mi·3 min·Sanford Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward FL 453 Toll South
12
Merge onto FL 453 Toll
2.0 mi·2 min·FL 453 Toll
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, TampaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto FL 429 Toll
5.0 mi·5 min·Wekiva Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on FL 414 Toll; FL 429 Toll
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Beltway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 429 Toll
8.1 mi·8 min·Western Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 22Toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, OcalaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
221 mi·3 hr 59 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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
22
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
23
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
Given the 5-hour drive time, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid arriving too late. You'll encounter frequent exits along Florida's Turnpike, so keep an eye on your mileage for any planned stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $42, it's wise to fill up before you leave Umatilla or at a strategically located service plaza along the Turnpike. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time or add a quick stop if needed.
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 133.2 miles from Umatilla, FL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.7 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 59 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 Umatilla, 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 Umatilla, FL
This is one driving day of about 266.4 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Umatilla, 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 220.7 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 8.8 and 256.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.8 mi into trip|~14m in|FL 44 / State Route 44
Turn right onto FL 44 / State Route 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
18 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
8
34.5 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
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 22
Toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
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34.7 mi into trip|~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florid...
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256.4 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
$42.83 one way
$85.67 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$46.59
$93.18
premium
$4.78
$50.11
$100.23
diesel
$6.18
$64.81
$129.61
Estimated Tolls: $15.45
Florida's Turnpike
(220.7 mi)$15.45
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
$43
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.97
$12.79
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.31
$10.66
EV Truck/SUV
106.6
1
$37.30
$17.05
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Umatilla, FL
Morning
in Umatilla on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 0 to 5 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 1:15AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:33PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 to 9 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 1:15AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:33PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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 cooler 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.
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 266.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 88% of this 266.4-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on these major roads is 220.7 miles, primarily on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a lot of highway cruising, with the transition to more local roads likely occurring closer to your destination in Hialeah.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 220.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Western Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near FL 44 / State Route 44.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 266.4 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 8.8 miles (FL 44 / State Route 44): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
115 ft7 ft
Total Climb
34 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
115 ft
~38.1 mi in
Elevation Range
108 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Umatilla, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Tampa, Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala, Orlando and Titusville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 266.4 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 220.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $15.45 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 8.8 miles (FL 44 / State Route 44): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — 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 10.3 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.
