The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, FL 78, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.5 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 131.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 131.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and FL 78. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.5 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 73.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and FL 78. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.9 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 21 significant decision points across 131.3 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 101.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
101.9 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
102.1 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
107.5 mi into trip|~2h 17m 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
6
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
127.7 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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 Buckhead Ridge, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami and Express Lanes.
Fort Lauderdale
101.9 mi in|~2h 10m
Naples
101.9 mi in|~2h 10m
Miami
107.5 mi in|~2h 17m|via I 75
Express Lanes
118 mi in|~2h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
73.5 mi
1h 32m
FL 78
27.9 mi
36m
I 75
18.8 mi
20m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
1m
Lake Drive West
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Lake Drive West
0.4 mi·1 min·Lake Drive West
2
At end of road, turn left onto FL 78
28 mi·36 min·FL 78
3
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
0.3 mi·23 sec·US 27; FL 78
4
Continue on US 27; FL 78
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 27; FL 78
5
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
6
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
7
Continue on US 27
32 mi·42 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi·48 min·US 27; FL 80
9
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi·33 sec·US 27
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NaplesUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
12
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·I 75
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
24
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
25
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
26
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
27
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
28
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
29
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
30
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
31
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 29 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Buckhead Ridge, 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 Buckhead Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 131.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Buckhead Ridge, 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 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Buckhead Ridge, FL
· 1h 27m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 131.3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.79
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Buckhead Ridge, FL
Morning
in Buckhead Ridge on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
7:56 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
16 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
2h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 131.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, FL 78, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 131.3 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 101.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami and Express Lanes.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
