Trip from Hialeah, FL to Gotha, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

234.1 mi

377 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 14m ★

6 AM

4h 27m

8 AM

4h 54m

10 AM

4h 36m

12 PM

4h 34m

3 PM

4h 38m

5 PM

4h 52m

8 PM

4h 19m

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

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Hialeah, FL

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Gotha, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Gotha, FL covers 234.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, SR 9, Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 221.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

117 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 234.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 234.1 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and SR 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 221.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 221.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 234.1 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 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 41st Street

Turn right onto East 41st Street

Navigation decision point

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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.

4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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.

229.5 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

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 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

231.4 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in

Take the exit toward Good Homes Road

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

Use the right lane. Exit 2 Toward Good Homes Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	221.1 mi	4h 1m
SR 9	2.6 mi	4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector	1.4 mi	2m
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway	1.1 mi	1m
Northwest 135th Street	1 mi	2m
Morton Jones Road	0.9 mi	2m
Woodlawn Cemetery Road	0.7 mi	1m
East 8th Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 221.1 mi, about 4h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 39th Street

191 ft · 9 sec · East 39th Street

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto East 41st Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East 41st Street

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East 49th Street

Turn left onto SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue

Use the left lane.

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.

Turn right onto SR 916

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street

Turn left onto SR 9

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9

2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 9

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 441

217 ft · 4 sec · US 441

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

221 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 265 Toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville Use the slight right lane.

Continue on FL 408 Toll

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

Continue on FL 408 Toll

0.4 mi · 27 sec · East-West Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 2 Toward Good Homes Road Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Good Homes Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Good Homes Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 526

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Old Winter Garden Road

Turn left onto Woodlawn Cemetery Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Cemetery Road

Turn right onto Morton Jones Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Morton Jones Road

At end of road, turn left onto Hempel Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Hempel Avenue

Turn right

230 ft · 16 sec

Arrive at destination

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 117 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.1 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 52 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117 miles or 2h 15m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gotha, 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 234.1 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 221.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117 mi from Hialeah, FL · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

117 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

Margate, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 221.1 miles.

Arriving in Gotha, FL

The final approach into Gotha, 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 Gotha, 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.

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...

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.26 one way

$74.52 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$40.53	$81.07
premium	$4.72	$43.53	$87.06
diesel	$5.61	$51.69	$103.37

Estimated Tolls: $15.47

Florida's Turnpike (221.1 mi) $15.47

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

$37

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.9 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	70.2	0	$24.58	$11.24
Efficient EV	58.5	0	$20.48	$9.36
EV Truck/SUV	93.6	1	$32.77	$14.98

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 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

Late night in Hialeah on Friday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gotha, FL

Late night in Gotha on Friday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

18 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

4h 26m 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 Gotha, FL covers 234.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, 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 117 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 $37.26 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.

The route from Hialeah, FL to Gotha, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gotha, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Biscayne National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 26m on the road

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