This 239.7-mile drive from Hialeah, Florida, to Crystal Springs, Florida, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 4 minutes. With 89% of the route on highways, it's an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $38, making it a budget-friendly option for a single day trip. You'll primarily be navigating on US 27 and I-75, with a portion on FL 60. Given its manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing you to depart and arrive within the same day without needing an overnight stay.
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
119.8 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 239.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 89% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 161.3 miles along US 27, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on high-speed interstates like I-75, you'll also experience segments on US 27, which can feel more like a continuous, open highway. The transition between these main arteries is designed for efficiency, keeping you moving toward your destination with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 161.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 239.7 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 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
8
28.3 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
28.6 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
7
223.6 mi into trip|~4h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
7
227.7 mi into trip|~4h 47m in
Take the exit toward Park Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward Park Road
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 Crystal Springs, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
Alligator Alley
21.9 mi in|~27m|via I 75
Naples
21.9 mi in|~27m|via I 75
Bay
28.3 mi in|~34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
161.3 mi
3h 22m
I 75
22.4 mi
24m
FL 60
14.7 mi
18m
Polk Parkway
9.9 mi
11m
Bartow Road
7 mi
9m
Paul S Buchman Highway
7 mi
8m
I 4
3 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 161.3 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Crystal Springs, 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
6.4 mi·6 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 23Toward US 27: Hialeah, South BayUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South BayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi·59 sec·US 27
14
Continue on US 27
62 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 27; FL 80
51 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 27
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27
10 mi·12 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 27
37 mi·49 min·US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto FL 60
15 mi·18 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.6 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 98
7.0 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway WestUse the right lane.
25
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
9.9 mi·11 min·Polk Parkway
Use the right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 4 West: TampaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 4
3.0 mi·3 min·I 4
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 22Toward Park RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto North Park Road
0.6 mi·56 sec·North Park Road
31
Turn left onto East Sam Allen Road
1.6 mi·2 min·East Sam Allen Road
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto FL 39
1.2 mi·1 min·Paul Buchman Highway
Use the right lane.
33
Turn right onto FL 39
1.2 mi·1 min·Alexander Street
Use the right lane.
34
Continue on FL 39
7.0 mi·8 min·Paul S Buchman Highway
35
Turn right onto Bay Avenue
125 ft·5 sec·Bay Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Bay Avenue
Trip Plan
Starting your journey from Hialeah in the morning, perhaps before the peak traffic hours, will give you a smoother beginning. With a total duration of just over 5 hours, this trip is perfectly manageable as a day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one main stop to stretch your legs or refuel; the longest stretch on US 27 is over 160 miles, so breaking it up is a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway segments, and utilize the readily available services along I-75 and US 27.
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 119.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.3 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 53 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.8 miles or 2h 28m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal Springs, 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 239.7 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 US 27 for about 161.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.8 mi from Hialeah, FL
· 2h 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 119.8 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 US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.3 miles.
Arriving in Crystal Springs, FL
The final approach into Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lake Wales, Florida
Later in the drive, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 188.3
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.15 one way
$76.31 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$41.50
$83.01
premium
$4.72
$44.57
$89.14
diesel
$5.61
$52.92
$105.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.9
0
$25.17
$11.51
Efficient EV
59.9
0
$20.97
$9.59
EV Truck/SUV
95.9
1
$33.56
$15.34
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Evening
in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 to 14 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Crystal Springs, FL
Evening
in Crystal Springs on Friday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
120 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
8 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 4m 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 Crystal Springs, FL covers 239.7 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, I 75, FL 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.8 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 $38.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 239.7 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 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hialeah, FL and Crystal Springs, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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.
