Origin
Highland City, FL
Evening in Highland City on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland City, FL to Hialeah, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
214.4 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland City, FL
Larry Milligan
Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland City, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clubhouse Road, Bartow Road, Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.13 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
107.2 miles from Highland City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 214.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 214.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clubhouse Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland City, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse Road | — | — |
| Bartow Road | — | — |
| Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| Van Fleet Drive | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Miami | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clubhouse Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland City, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Bartow Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bartow Road
2
Turn left onto Clubhouse Road
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
Clubhouse Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Bartow Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bartow Road
4
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
5
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
6
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
7
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
8
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
10
Keep slight right
272 ft
·
7 sec
11
Merge slight left onto US 27
23 mi
·
28 min
·
US 27
12
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
13
Continue straight
55 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
14
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
15
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
16
Continue straight
32 mi
·
42 min
17
Continue straight
40 mi
·
48 min
18
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
21
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
4 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Miami
23
Keep slight right
7.2 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Express Lanes
25
Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Express Lanes
26
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest 138th Street
27
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
28
Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
29
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
30
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
31
Turn left onto West 68th Street
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 68th Street
32
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 2nd Court
33
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 65th Street
34
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
35
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 41st Street
36
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
37
Turn left onto East 39th Place
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 39th Place
38
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
39
Turn right onto East 39th Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
40
Arrive at your destination
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 107.2 miles from Highland City, FL, or about 1h 54m 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 47 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Highland City, 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 Highland City, FL
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Highland City, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Highland City, FL · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Highland City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hialeah, FL
The final approach into Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.13 one way
$68.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.87 | $79.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.34 | $94.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 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 | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.02 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Evening in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Highland City, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clubhouse Road, Bartow Road, Broadway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 miles from Highland City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.13 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland City, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland City, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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