Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Avon Park, FL
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hialeah, FL
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Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hialeah to Avon Park covers a 19.4-mile span that takes approximately 31 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a quick transition within the Florida region. You will primarily utilize I-95, SR 9, and the Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical choice for a short-haul journey. Because of the limited time behind the wheel, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two points in Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 67% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.8-mile segment on I-95, which allows for consistent movement. While the route transitions through varied road types, the overall character remains practical and efficient rather than leisurely. Navigating the connection between Northwest 42nd Avenue and 37th Avenue adds a local dimension to the drive that breaks up the faster interstate portions. You will find that the road conditions are geared toward getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and SR 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 41st Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 19.4 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 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East 4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 41st Street
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East 4th Avenue
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SR 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| SR 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Griffin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
191 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 41st Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 4th Avenue
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 49th Street
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 916
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 9
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 441
Use the none / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 23
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 818
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Griffin Road
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 31-minute drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 19.4-mile trip without needing any scheduled stops, though keeping a small buffer in your schedule is always wise. Given the $3 fuel estimate, it is a low-cost outing that requires very little pre-trip preparation. For the smoothest experience, keep an eye on traffic patterns along the I-95 portion, as highway-heavy routes can be sensitive to congestion. Use the brevity of this drive to your advantage by planning your arrival in Avon Park for the exact time you need to be there.
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 9.7 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.8 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 19.4 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, FL
This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 9.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Hialeah, FL · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avon Park, FL
The final approach into Avon Park, 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 Avon Park, 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
$3.24 one way
$6.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| premium | $4.90 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Avon Park, FL
Afternoon in Avon Park on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Miramar, FL
10 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Hialeah, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, SR 9, 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 9.7 miles from Hialeah, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 19.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 41st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East 4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hialeah, FL to Avon Park, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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