Origin
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hialeah, FL to Vero Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
134.3 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 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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Vero Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Vero Beach, FL covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.38 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
67.1 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| East 41st Street | — | — |
| East 4th Avenue | — | — |
| East 49th Street | — | — |
| East 8th Avenue | — | — |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | — | — |
| Northwest 135th Street | — | — |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2nd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Vero Beach, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
190 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 41st Street
4
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 4th Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 49th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 49th Street
6
Turn left onto East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
8
Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
9
Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
10
Keep slight right
2.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Turn straight
217 ft
·
5 sec
12
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
13
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi
·
2 hr
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
16
Keep slight left to continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
17
Continue on North Kings Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
18
Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
19
Turn left onto US Highway 1
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 1
20
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
21
Turn left onto 20th Place
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
20th Place
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 1h 22m 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vero Beach, 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.
+
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 134.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.38 one way
$42.75 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.25 | $46.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
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.
Destination
Vero Beach, FL
Afternoon in Vero Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
14 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
2h 45m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
134.3 mi in 2h 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 2nd Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hialeah, FL to Vero Beach, FL is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Vero Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hialeah, FL to Vero Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vero Beach, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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