Origin
Citrus Hills, FL
Late night in Citrus Hills on Saturday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Citrus Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
296.8 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Citrus Hills, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
Citrus Hills to Hialeah is 296.8 miles and takes about 5 hours 43 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused journey connecting two points within Florida. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Turnpike, so expect a consistent driving experience for most of the trip. Given the relatively short duration, this route is best suited for a single day of travel, making it a convenient option for getting from central Florida down to the Miami metropolitan area.
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
148.4 miles from Citrus Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 296.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 261.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, meaning extended periods of consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions. The drive starts with segments on local roads like Gulf to Lake Highway before merging onto the Turnpike. Afterward, the character remains predominantly highway until you navigate connector roads like Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 261.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.3 miles in near North Citrus Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Citrus Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (East Reehill Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Citrus Hills Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East Reehill Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Reehill Street
Navigation decision point
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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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
286.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 24m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Citrus Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
24.7 mi in
|
~39m
Orlando
24.7 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 261.6 mi | 4h 43m |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Kensington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 261.6 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on East Glassboro Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Glassboro Court
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Citrus Hills Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Reehill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reehill Street
4
Continue on North Kensington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kensington Avenue
5
Turn left onto FL 44
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
6
Continue on FL 44
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto FL 44
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
262 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
13
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
15
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
16
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
17
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
18
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
19
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
20
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip of under six hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive well before evening. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike means you can consolidate your stops; consider planning one significant break around the halfway point or where services are most convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before entering the longest stretch, as services can be spaced out on turnpikes. A good tip is to check the turnpike's official website for any potential construction delays before you depart.
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 148.4 miles from Citrus Hills, FL, or about 2h 54m 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 65 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.4 miles or 2h 54m 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 37m
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 Citrus Hills, 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 Citrus Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 296.8 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Citrus Hills, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.4 mi from Citrus Hills, FL · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Citrus Hills, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 261.6 miles.
Arriving in Hialeah, FL
The final approach into Hialeah, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hialeah, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.24 one way
$94.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $51.39 | $102.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $55.19 | $110.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.53 | $131.06 |
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
$47
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89 | 1 | $31.16 | $14.25 |
| Efficient EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.97 | $11.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.55 | $19.00 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
5h 43m 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 Citrus Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 296.8 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Gulf to Lake Highway, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.4 miles from Citrus Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.24 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 straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Citrus Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (East Reehill Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Citrus Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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