Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
144.4 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 144.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ironbridge Boulevard, Hanson Street, Ortiz Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.98 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.
Midpoint
72.2 miles from Fort Myers, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 144.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 144.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ironbridge Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ironbridge Boulevard | — | — |
| Hanson Street | — | — |
| Ortiz Avenue | — | — |
| Lehigh Acres | — | — |
| Colonial Boulevard | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Miami | — | — |
| Express Lanes | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ironbridge Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on the route
440 ft
·
34 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hanson Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hanson Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanson Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ortiz Avenue
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ortiz Avenue
7
Exit the rotary onto Ortiz Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ortiz Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Lehigh Acres, Colonial Boulevard East Bound
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lehigh Acres, Colonial Boulevard East Bound
9
Turn left onto Colonial Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
11
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Miami
13
Keep slight right
7.2 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Express Lanes
15
Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Express Lanes
16
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest 138th Street
17
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
18
Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
20
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
21
Turn left onto West 68th Street
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 68th Street
22
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 2nd Court
23
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 65th Street
24
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 41st Street
26
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 39th Place
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 39th Place
28
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
29
Turn right onto East 39th Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.2 miles from Fort Myers, FL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, FL
This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Fort Myers, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.2 mi from Fort Myers, FL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Fort Myers, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.98 one way
$45.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.00 | $50.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Sunshine Ranches, FL
72 mi in
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
12 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 8m 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 Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 144.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ironbridge Boulevard, Hanson Street, Ortiz Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.2 miles from Fort Myers, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.98 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.
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Myers, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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