This 151.9-mile drive from Hialeah, FL to Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in under 3 hours. It's designed as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it’s an affordable option for a quick getaway. The route is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates and parkways. This makes it a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations without significant detours.
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
75.9 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-75 and Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 136.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the trip is on high-speed roads, the inclusion of Gratigny Parkway adds a slightly different, yet still swift, highway feel. This drive is all about covering ground efficiently, rather than winding through picturesque backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 151.9 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
142.1 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
5
146.9 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Immokalee.
Alligator Alley
21.9 mi in|~27m|via I 75
Naples
21.9 mi in|~27m|via I 75
Immokalee
142.1 mi in|~2h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
136.3 mi
2h 26m
Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi
2m
Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi
3m
Cleveland Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 136.3 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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
120 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 138Toward FL 82: Fort Myers, ImmokaleeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto FL 82
0.7 mi·1 min·FL 82
13
Continue on FL 82
1.4 mi·2 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on FL 82
0.7 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
15
Continue on FL 82
1.1 mi·2 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on FL 82
0.4 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Monroe Street
18
Turn left onto Main Street
320 ft·9 sec·Main Street
19
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 41 North
20
Turn straight onto US 41
1.7 mi·2 min·Cleveland Avenue
21
Turn left onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi·3 min·Hancock Bridge Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Orange Grove Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Orange Grove Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Lakeview Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Lakeview Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
Lakeview Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 56 minutes, this route is ideal for a flexible day trip. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach your destination and enjoy the rest of your day. With only one recommended stop, you have the freedom to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I-75 covers a significant distance. Planning your fuel stop before you enter that long highway segment is a smart move to ensure a smooth journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.9 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.3 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.9 miles or 1h 25m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 151.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 136.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.9 mi from Hialeah, FL
· 1h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 75.9 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 136.3 miles.
Arriving in Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
The final approach into Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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.
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
$24.18 one way
$48.36 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.30
$52.60
premium
$4.72
$28.25
$56.49
diesel
$5.61
$33.54
$67.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.6
0
$15.95
$7.29
Efficient EV
38
0
$13.29
$6.08
EV Truck/SUV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
Late night
in Lochmoor Waterway Estates on Saturday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
14 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
2h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL covers 151.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard, Gratigny Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.9 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 $24.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Hialeah, FL and Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Immokalee.
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.
