Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Shady Hills, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
304.9 mi
491 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
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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Shady Hills, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Shady Hills, FL covers 304.9 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palm Avenue, West 65th Street, West 2nd Court for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.53 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
152.5 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 304.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 46m drive with frequent turns across 304.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palm 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Shady Hills, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue | — | — |
| West 65th Street | — | — |
| West 2nd Court | — | — |
| West 68th Street | — | — |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | — | — |
| SR 924 | — | — |
| Gratigny Parkway | — | — |
| Alligator Alley | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Palm Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Shady Hills, 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
·
38 sec
·
West 65th Street
4
Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 2nd Court
5
Continue on West 68th Street
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 68th Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
7
Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 924 Toll West
8
Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
9
Continue straight
16 mi
·
17 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
257 mi
·
4 hr 35 min
·
Alligator Alley, Naples
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
12
Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
FL 56 West
13
Turn left onto State Road 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 56
14
Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 54
15
Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
16
Turn left onto State Road 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 52
17
Turn right onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shady Hills Road
18
Turn right onto Bosley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bosley Drive
19
Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Monteverde Drive
20
Turn right onto Dalberg Drive
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dalberg Drive
21
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 152.5 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 53m 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 67 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.5 miles or 2h 53m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shady Hills, 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 304.9 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 152.5 mi from Hialeah, FL · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.5 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shady Hills, FL
The final approach into Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, 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
$48.53 one way
$97.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $52.79 | $105.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $56.69 | $113.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.32 | $134.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.01 | $14.64 |
| Efficient EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.68 | $12.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122 | 1 | $42.69 | $19.51 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Shady Hills, FL
Afternoon in Shady Hills on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
5 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
5h 46m 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 Shady Hills, FL covers 304.9 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palm Avenue, West 65th Street, West 2nd Court. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.5 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 $48.53 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 straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Shady Hills, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hialeah, FL to Shady Hills, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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