Trip from Hialeah, FL to Beacon Square, FL

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

288.2 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

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Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Hialeah to Beacon Square, expect a 288.2-mile journey that typically takes 5 hours and 31 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward one-day trip, making it highly efficient for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance across Florida. Since 91% of your travel occurs on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time cruising on major routes rather than navigating local traffic. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that efficiently connects the southern part of the state to the Gulf Coast region.

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

144.1 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as your journey relies heavily on I-75, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and US 19. You will settle into a long, steady rhythm early on, with a significant 226.9-mile stretch on I-75 accounting for the bulk of your time behind the wheel. The drive transitions from the heavy arterial flow of the interstate to the specific requirements of US 19, requiring you to remain alert as the road character shifts. Because the route is 91% highway-based, the pace is generally fast and consistent. Prepare for a trip defined by high-speed transit rather than winding backroads or technical maneuvers.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 226.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Palm Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 288.2 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 0.3 miles (Palm Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.8 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Palm Avenue

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

21.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward Alligator Alley, Naples

232.8 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

258.3 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in

Take the exit toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26B Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

269.1 mi into trip | ~5h in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

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 FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

Towns Along This Route

Between Hialeah, FL and Beacon Square, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples, 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.

Alligator Alley

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Naples

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

54Th Avenue North Westbound

258.3 mi in | ~4h 44m

Gulf To Bay

269.1 mi in | ~5h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	226.9 mi	4h 3m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	19.5 mi	22m
US 19	12.7 mi	18m
US Highway 19 North	12 mi	16m
I 275	5.7 mi	7m
Gratigny Parkway	2.2 mi	2m
Palm Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 226.9 mi, about 4h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Beacon Square, FL.

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West 65th Street

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 2nd Court

Continue on West 68th Street

447 ft · 12 sec · West 68th Street

Turn right onto SR 823

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward SR 924 Toll West

Merge onto SR 924 Toll

2.2 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

211 mi · 3 hr 45 min · I 75

Toward Alligator Alley, Naples Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275

Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

19 mi · 22 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 26B Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

0.9 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 19

9.1 mi · 12 min · US Highway 19 North

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 19 North

Merge onto US 19

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward Enterprise Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 19 North

Merge onto US 19

13 mi · 18 min · US 19

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Moog Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Moog Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Springfield Drive

337 ft · 14 sec · Springfield Drive

Arrive at destination

Springfield Drive

Trip Plan

To keep your trip smooth, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential congestion and ensure you reach Beacon Square with plenty of daylight. You only need to plan for one major stop during the 5-hour and 31-minute drive, which gives you plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you feel ready. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the long 226.9-mile stretch on I-75, as it is the most demanding portion of the trip. Since the drive is manageable in a single day, use your stop strategically to refuel or refresh so you can maintain steady momentum. Taking this approach helps you navigate the transition from interstate driving to local roads with ease.

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 144.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.9 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 2h 38m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beacon Square, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hialeah, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 288.2 miles and 5h 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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 226.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.1 mi from Hialeah, FL · 2h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rotonda West, FL

144 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Punta Gorda, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.9 miles.

Arriving in Beacon Square, FL

The final approach into Beacon Square, 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 Beacon Square, 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

$48.14 one way

$96.29 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.15	$104.30
premium	$4.90	$55.55	$111.10
diesel	$5.64	$64.03	$128.06

Estimated Tolls: $1.36

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (19.5 mi) $1.36

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

$48

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.26	$13.83
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.22	$11.53
EV Truck/SUV	115.3	1	$40.35	$18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

3:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beacon Square, FL

Afternoon in Beacon Square on Sunday

Local time

3:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 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 Hialeah, FL to Beacon Square, FL covers 288.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.1 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 $48.14 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.

Between Hialeah, FL and Beacon Square, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples, 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.

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