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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

173.3 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Downtown Charlotte Harbor, FL, FL

Charlotte Harbor, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US 17, Gratigny Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.58 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

86.7 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 162.9 mi 2h 54m
US 17 2.3 mi 4m
Gratigny Parkway 2.2 mi 2m
Tamiami Trail 1.9 mi 3m
Palm Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road 0.9 mi 1m
East 39th Street 0.3 mi 1m
West 65th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 162.9 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Charlotte Harbor, FL.

1

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street
2

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
3

Turn left onto West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West 65th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 2nd Court
5

Continue on West 68th Street

447 ft · 12 sec · West 68th Street
6

Turn right onto SR 823

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward SR 924 Toll West
8

Merge onto SR 924 Toll

2.2 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

147 mi · 2 hr 37 min · I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 164 Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
12

Keep slight left at fork

492 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 17 South
13

Turn left onto US 17

2.3 mi · 4 min · US 17
14

Turn right onto US 41

1.9 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
15

Arrive at destination

US 41

Trip Plan

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 86.7 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.9 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 38 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.7 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte Harbor, 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 173.3 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 162.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naples, FL

87 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

Sunshine Ranches, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.7 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 162.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 173.3

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 136.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 173.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 173.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 173.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 173.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 136.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Miramar Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12.4

Miramar, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19548836950

Visit website

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 123.8

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 37.1

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

The Historic Hampton House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13056385800

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 24.8

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 173.3

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19416271074

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 24.8

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 169.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward SR 924 Toll West

Navigation decision point

Toward SR 924 Toll West
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway

Merge onto SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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
6
168.8 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164 Toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
5
169.1 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 17 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 17 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.58 one way

$55.17 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $30.01 $60.01
premium $4.72 $32.22 $64.45
diesel $5.61 $38.26 $76.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32
Efficient EV 43.3 0 $15.16 $6.93
EV Truck/SUV 69.3 0 $24.26 $11.09

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 3 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Charlotte Harbor, FL

Afternoon in Charlotte Harbor on Saturday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Naples, FL

87 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

7 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

3h 13m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

173.3 mi in 3h 13m, mostly highway — 162.9 mi of that is on I 75.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 162.9 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 17. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hialeah, FL and Charlotte Harbor, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley and Naples.

Alligator Alley

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Naples

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 173.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 162.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (SR 924 Toll / Gratigny Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Charlotte Harbor, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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