Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
134.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
The drive from Hialeah, FL to South Beach, FL covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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 $22.00 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
67.3 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 134.7 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and South Beach, 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 East 49th Street
Turn left onto East 8th Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
Keep slight right
Turn straight
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
Keep slight left to continue on Okeechobee Road
Continue on Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Turn right onto Avenue H
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Turn straight onto Old Dixie Highway
Turn right
Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto Regatta Drive
Turn right onto Springline Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
Turn left onto Anchor Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
Arrive at your 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Beach, 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 134.7 miles and 2h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.3 mi from Hialeah, FL · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into South 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 South Beach, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.00 one way
$43.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| premium | $4.90 | $25.96 | $51.93 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.47 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in South Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
67 mi in
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.
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