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Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
153.9 mi
248 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
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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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Big Coppitt Key, FL
Arian Fernandez
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Big Coppitt Key, FL covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Overseas Highway, Dixie Highway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on Overseas Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.50 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
76.9 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 153.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near SR 934 / West 21st Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 153.9 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 1.4 miles (SR 934 / West 21st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 934 / West 21st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward SR 826 South
Navigation decision point
Merge onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll / Don Shula Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Highway | 97.9 mi | 2h 33m |
| Dixie Highway | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Hialeah Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Big Coppitt Key, FL.
Start on East 39th Street
Turn left onto Palm Avenue
Turn right onto SR 934
Continue on SR 934
Turn left
Merge onto SR 826
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto 1st Street
Turn left onto Avenue F
Arrive at destination
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.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Coppitt Key, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 153.9 miles and 3h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.9 mi from Hialeah, FL · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Overseas Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.
The final approach into Big Coppitt Key, 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 Big Coppitt Key, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.50 one way
$48.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
| premium | $4.72 | $28.62 | $57.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
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
$25
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hialeah on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Big Coppitt Key on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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