Origin
Hialeah, FL
Morning in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Winston, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
222.9 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
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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Winston, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Winston, FL covers 222.9 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, I 75, FL 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161.3 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.48 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
111.4 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 222.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 222.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 161.3 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 161.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 222.9 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 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
28.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
6
190.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
220.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward FL 572: Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward FL 572: Airport Road
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 Winston, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
Alligator Alley
21.9 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 75
Naples
21.9 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 75
Bay
28.3 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 161.3 mi | 3h 22m |
| I 75 | 22.4 mi | 24m |
| FL 60 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Polk Parkway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Bartow Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Gratigny Parkway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Palm Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 161.3 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Winston, 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
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
14
Continue on US 27
62 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 27; FL 80
51 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 27
37 mi
·
49 min
·
US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto FL 60
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 98
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
Use the right lane.
25
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Polk Parkway
Use the right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 3
Toward FL 572: Airport Road
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
464 ft
·
11 sec
Toward FL 572 West
28
Turn straight onto FL 572
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road
29
Turn right onto CR 542
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Tampa Highway
30
Arrive at destination
CR 542
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 111.4 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.3 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 49 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.4 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL
This is one driving day of about 222.9 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 US 27 for about 161.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.4 mi from Hialeah, FL · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.4 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.3 miles.
Arriving in Winston, FL
The final approach into Winston, 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 Winston, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.48 one way
$70.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $38.60 | $77.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $41.45 | $82.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.21 | $98.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.40 | $10.70 |
| Efficient EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.21 | $14.27 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Destination
Winston, FL
Morning in Winston on Friday
Local time
7:21 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.
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
19 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
4h 42m 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 Winston, FL covers 222.9 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, I 75, FL 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.4 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 $35.48 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 222.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hialeah, FL and Winston, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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