Origin
Hialeah, FL
Evening in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
173.6 mi
279 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hialeah, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Melbourne Beach, FL
Koen Swiers
Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2nd Avenue, East 41st Street, East 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.00 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
86.8 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 173.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is easy. At 3h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, 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 Melbourne Beach, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
190 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 41st Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
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
·
East 8th Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
8
Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
9
Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
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
·
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
108 mi
·
2 hr
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
16
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
17
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Daytona Beach
20
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
47 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar
22
Turn right onto Malabar Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Malabar Road
23
Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Street Northeast
24
Continue on South Babcock Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Babcock Street
25
Turn right onto New Haven Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
26
Continue on New Haven Avenue
315 ft
·
10 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
27
Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Strawbridge Avenue
28
Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Strawbridge Avenue
29
Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Melbourne Causeway
30
Continue on Fifth Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fifth Avenue
31
Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Miramar Avenue
32
Continue on Oak Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
33
Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
34
Turn right
16 ft
·
1 sec
35
Arrive at your 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 86.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melbourne Beach, 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 173.6 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.8 mi from Hialeah, FL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Melbourne Beach, FL
The final approach into Melbourne Beach, 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 Melbourne Beach, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.00 one way
$58.00 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| premium | $4.90 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.57 | $77.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
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.
Destination
Melbourne Beach, FL
Evening in Melbourne Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Melbourne Beach, FL covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.8 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 $29.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is easy. At 3h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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