Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Early in the drive, short detour
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
148.4 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Fellsmere, FL
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The drive from Hialeah, FL to Fellsmere, FL covers 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 95, SR 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.62 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
74.2 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 108.1 mi | 2h |
| I 95 | 26.7 mi | 28m |
| SR 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Fellsmere Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Fellsmere, FL.
Start on East 39th Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto East 41st Street
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
Turn right onto SR 932
Turn left onto SR 953
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Turn right onto SR 916
Turn left onto SR 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Turn straight onto US 441
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 512
Continue on CR 512
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 29m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fellsmere, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 148.4 miles and 2h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Early in the drive, short detour
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hialeah, Florida
+13056858389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+19548285411
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Miami, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13056385800
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 144.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$23.62 one way
$47.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.70 | $51.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.57
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
$24
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Fellsmere on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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.
This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 148.4 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector.
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 21 significant decision points across 148.4 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 2.1 miles (Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hialeah, FL and Fellsmere, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike
Vero Beach
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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