Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Gretna, FL
Drive Time
9h 18m
Distance
504.2 mi
811 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 10m
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6 AM
9h 19m
8 AM
9h 35m
10 AM
9h 24m
12 PM
9h 23m
3 PM
9h 25m
5 PM
9h 34m
8 PM
9h 14m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Gretna, FL covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East 2nd Avenue, East 41st Street, East 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
252.1 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 504.2 miles and 9h 18m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East 2nd Avenue and East 41st Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 2nd Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 18m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Gretna, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 41st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 49th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 135th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Gretna, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
190 ft
·
10 sec
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East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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East 41st Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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East 4th Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 49th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 49th Street
6
Turn left onto East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East 8th Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
8
Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Northwest 135th Street
9
Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Northwest 27th Avenue
10
Keep slight right
2.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Turn straight
217 ft
·
5 sec
12
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
13
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
16
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
19
Merge slight right
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward FL 267: Quincy
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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FL 267: Quincy
21
Turn right
3.4 mi
·
6 min
22
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Jefferson Street
23
Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Star Highway
24
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Broad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Broad Avenue
26
Turn right onto 2nd Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 252.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 4h 39m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 111 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 252.1 miles or 4h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 252.1 miles or 4h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gretna, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Gretna, FL
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Hialeah, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 252.1 mi from Hialeah, FL · 4h 39m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
333 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Gainesville, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
252 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 252 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 252.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 252 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
Arriving in Gretna, FL
The final approach into Gretna, 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 Gretna, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Gretna, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.23 one way
$168.45 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $91.23 | $182.46 |
| premium | $4.90 | $97.19 | $194.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $112.02 | $224.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 176.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 151.3 | 1 | $52.94 | $24.20 |
| Efficient EV | 126.1 | 1 | $44.12 | $20.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 201.7 | 2 | $70.59 | $32.27 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Destination
Gretna, FL
Late night in Gretna on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10 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
9h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Gretna, FL covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2nd Avenue, East 41st Street, East 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 252 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 252.1 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 $84.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Gretna, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hialeah, FL to Gretna, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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