The drive from Hill 'n Dale, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 280.4 miles and takes about 5h 29m 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, Cortez Boulevard, FL 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 225.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.63 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
140.2 miles from Hill 'n Dale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 280.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 29m highway drive covering 280.4 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Cortez Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 225.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 225.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Cortez Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 98; FL 50 / Cortez Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 280.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 98; FL 50 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 98; FL 50 / Cortez Boulevard
Turn uturn onto US 98; FL 50 / Cortez Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
43.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
5
44.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
270.4 mi into trip|~5h 10m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
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 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadiu...
5
271.1 mi into trip|~5h 12m in|Northwest 199th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hill 'n Dale, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
43.9 mi in|~1h 3m
Miami
43.9 mi in|~1h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
225.7 mi
4h 5m
Cortez Boulevard
29.3 mi
39m
FL 50
11.7 mi
18m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
West Orange Street
1.9 mi
3m
Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
2m
East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 225.7 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hill 'n Dale, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Contiena Lane
443 ft·19 sec·Contiena Lane
2
Turn left onto Croft Lane
206 ft·10 sec·Croft Lane
3
Turn right onto Rolling Acres Drive
0.2 mi·45 sec·Rolling Acres Drive
4
Turn uturn onto US 98; FL 50
29 mi·39 min·Cortez Boulevard
5
Continue on FL 50; FL 33
0.7 mi·1 min·Broad Street
6
Continue on FL 50; FL 33
1.9 mi·3 min·West Orange Street
7
Continue on FL 50
4.6 mi·7 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi·55 sec·FL 50
9
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi·4 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi·5 min·FL 50
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
226 mi·4 hr 5 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
16
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
18
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 280.4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.1
1
$29.44
$13.46
Efficient EV
70.1
0
$24.53
$11.22
EV Truck/SUV
112.2
1
$39.26
$17.95
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hill 'n Dale, FL
Afternoon
in Hill 'n Dale on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon
in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
1:23 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
20 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
5h 29m 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 Hill 'n Dale, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 280.4 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Cortez Boulevard, FL 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.2 miles from Hill 'n Dale, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 280.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 98; FL 50 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hill 'n Dale, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
