Trip from Hialeah, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

Drive Time

11h 11m

Distance

584.4 mi

940 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$98

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hialeah, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL covers 584.4 miles and takes about 11h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.62 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

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

292.2 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 584.4 miles and 11h 11m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.

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

There are about 42 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 264.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 584.4 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 35 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike

272.3 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

379.5 mi into trip | ~6h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

379.7 mi into trip | ~6h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

501.8 mi into trip | ~9h 9m in

Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

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 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

Towns Along This Route

Between Hialeah, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.

Tallahassee

379.5 mi in | ~6h 58m

Greensboro

501.8 mi in | ~9h 9m

Fl `12 South: Greensboro

502.1 mi in | ~9h 10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	264.1 mi	4h 47m
I 10	121.8 mi	2h 10m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
FL 20	28.4 mi	39m
US 231	22.5 mi	29m
Bristol Highway	17.7 mi	23m
East 23rd Street	5.4 mi	9m
SR 9	2.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 264.1 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, 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

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East 49th Street

Use the none lane.

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

Use the none lane.

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 none / right lanes.

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 Use the none lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

366 ft · 11 sec

Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro

Turn straight onto FL 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

Continue on FL 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street

Turn left onto FL 12

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Green Avenue

Continue on FL 12

18 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

At end of road, turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20

Turn left onto US 231

23 mi · 29 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto East 23rd Street

5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto US 98

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 98

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec

Turn left onto CR 3031

1.3 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard

Turn left onto Coast Guard Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Coast Guard Road

Turn right

0.2 mi · 54 sec

Continue on Magnolia Beach Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Magnolia Beach Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 2 min

Keep slight left at fork

140 ft · 11 sec

Turn right

0.2 mi · 55 sec

Turn right

122 ft · 7 sec

Turn right onto Ammo Road

333 ft · 19 sec · Ammo Road

Turn left

490 ft · 35 sec

Arrive at 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 292.2 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 5h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.1 miles.

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 129 miles or 2h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 292.2 miles or 5h 25m 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 292.2 miles or 5h 25m

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 9h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Grand Lagoon, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 292 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

Aim for roughly 292 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Hialeah, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 264.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 292.2 mi from Hialeah, FL · 5h 25m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

193 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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

258.9 mi · 3h 48m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

386 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 Tallahassee, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

292 mi · about 5.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 292 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 292.2 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 264.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 292 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.

Arriving in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

The final approach into Upper Grand Lagoon, 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 Upper Grand Lagoon, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Upper Grand Lagoon, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$97.62 one way

$195.24 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 205 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$105.74	$211.49
premium	$4.90	$112.65	$225.29
diesel	$5.64	$129.83	$259.67

Estimated Tolls: $18.47

Florida's Turnpike (263.9 mi) $18.47

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

$98

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$246–$356

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 204.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	175.3	2	$61.36	$28.05
Efficient EV	146.1	1	$51.14	$23.38
EV Truck/SUV	233.8	2	$81.82	$37.40

Gas CO2

204 kg

EV CO2

68 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

3:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

Afternoon in Upper Grand Lagoon on Sunday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 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

11h 11m 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 Upper Grand Lagoon, FL covers 584.4 miles and takes about 11h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. 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 292 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 292.2 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 $97.62 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Hialeah, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.

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