This 210.8-mile drive from Auburndale to Hialeah will take approximately 4 hours and 31 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 27 and I-75, with a short section on FL 60. You can expect a highway-focused experience with about 90% of the drive on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of around $34, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day's travel. Since it's a straightforward drive within Florida, there's no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a more leisurely pace.
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
105.4 miles from Auburndale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 210.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused journey, with 90% of the drive on major roadways like US 27 and I-75. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 160.8 miles on US 27, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance efficiently, as expected from a route designed for straightforward travel between these two Florida locations. Expect smooth sailing on interstates and well-maintained highways for the majority of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 210.8 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20.2 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
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.
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
7
181.3 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
6
181.6 mi into trip|~3h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
7
187 mi into trip|~4h in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami
7
207.2 mi into trip|~4h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburndale, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Avon Park, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami and Express Lanes.
Avon Park
20.2 mi in|~31m
Fort Lauderdale
181.3 mi in|~3h 53m
Naples
181.3 mi in|~3h 53m
Miami
187 mi in|~4h|via I 75
Express Lanes
197.5 mi in|~4h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
160.8 mi
3h 21m
I 75
18.8 mi
20m
FL 60
7.9 mi
9m
Snively Avenue
5.8 mi
10m
Recker Highway
4.1 mi
6m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 160.8 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on North Bartow Avenue
10 ft·0 sec·North Bartow Avenue
2
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto FL 655
4.1 mi·6 min·Recker Highway
4
Turn left onto Lake Shipp Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·Lake Shipp Drive
5
Continue on Snively Avenue
5.8 mi·10 min·Snively Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto FL 60
4.2 mi·4 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FL 60
3.7 mi·4 min·FL 60
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
272 ft·7 sec
10
Merge onto US 27
23 mi·28 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 27; US 98
10 mi·14 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 27; US 98
55 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
14
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
15
Continue on US 27
32 mi·42 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi·48 min·US 27; FL 80
17
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi·33 sec·US 27
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NaplesUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
20
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·I 75
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
32
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
33
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
34
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
35
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
36
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
37
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
38
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
39
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
To maximize your time and avoid potential traffic, consider departing from Auburndale early in the morning. This 4-hour and 31-minute drive is easily manageable in one day, so you have flexibility with your stops. With the longest stretch being 160.8 miles on US 27, plan for a break around the midway point to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Hialeah, and factor in the estimated $34 fuel cost for your budget. The 90% highway share means you'll have plenty of opportunities for quick stops at service areas.
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 105.4 miles from Auburndale, FL, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.8 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 46 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 2h 18m 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 43m
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 Auburndale, 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 Auburndale, FL
This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Auburndale, 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 US 27 for about 160.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.4 mi from Auburndale, FL
· 2h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.55 one way
$67.11 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.50
$73.00
premium
$4.72
$39.20
$78.39
diesel
$5.61
$46.54
$93.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.13
$10.12
Efficient EV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.43
EV Truck/SUV
84.3
1
$29.51
$13.49
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Auburndale, FL
Late night
in Auburndale on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
5:14 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
17 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
4h 31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburndale, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, I 75, FL 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Auburndale, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 210.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Auburndale, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Avon Park, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami and Express Lanes.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
