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Trip from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Hialeah, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 11m

Distance

271.2 mi

436 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 58m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lake Panasoffkee, FL, FL

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Jose Valverde

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 11m 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, CR 470, Central Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 249.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.17 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

135.6 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 249.4 mi 4h 30m
CR 470 5 mi 8m
Central Parkway 4 mi 6m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 2.8 mi 4m
Northwest 37th Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Northwest 199th Street 1.8 mi 2m
McNeill Drive 1.2 mi 2m
East 8th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 249.4 mi, about 4h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Panasoffkee, FL and Hialeah, FL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Continue on County Road 527 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 527 North
3

Turn left onto CR 470

2.3 mi · 3 min · CR 470
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470

0.6 mi · 57 sec · US 301; CR 470
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto CR 470

2.5 mi · 4 min · CR 470
Use the right lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

188 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
7

Continue on CR 470

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Central Parkway
8

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

197 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
9

Continue on CR 470

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
10

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

192 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
11

Continue on CR 470

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
12

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

186 ft · 3 sec · Central Parkway
13

Continue on CR 470

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
14

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

155 ft · 2 sec · Central Parkway
15

Continue on Central Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
16

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

194 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
17

Continue on Central Parkway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Central Parkway
18

Turn right onto McNeill Drive

526 ft · 11 sec · McNeill Drive
19

Continue on McNeill Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · McNeill Drive
20

Continue on CR 470

0.1 mi · 11 sec · CR 470
21

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South
22

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

249 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2X Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium Use the slight right lane.
24

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · this road
25

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
26

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
27

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
28

Continue on SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
29

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street
30

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
31

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street
32

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

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 135.6 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 249.4 miles.

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 60 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.6 miles or 2h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

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 Lake Panasoffkee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Lake Panasoffkee, FL

This is one driving day of about 271.2 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 249.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

136 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

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 249.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.7

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.1

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.1

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.7

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.7

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.7

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 38.7

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 116.2

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 193.7

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 58.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 271.2

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 193.7

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 213.1

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.7

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

The Historic Hampton House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 271.2

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13056385800

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 251.9

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 261.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 301; CR 470

At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR 470

Turn right onto CR 470

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | CR 470 / Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470 / Central Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
11.8 mi into trip | ~21m 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
261.2 mi into trip | ~4h 52m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.17 one way

$86.34 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $46.96 $93.92
premium $4.72 $50.43 $100.86
diesel $5.61 $59.88 $119.76

Estimated Tolls: $17.46

Florida's Turnpike (249.4 mi) $17.46

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

$43

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Ocoee, FL - West Colonial Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Ocoee, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Plaza Venezia - Tesla Supercharger

Orlando, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Millenia Place - Tesla Supercharger

Orlando, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bawarchi Biryanis - Tesla Supercharger

Orlando, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Okahumpka Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Wildwood, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Winter Garden, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Costco Clermont (Clermont, FL)

Clermont, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Turkey Lake Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Turkey Lake, FL

Tesla

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 EV Connect: 2 eVgo Network: 2 CHARGEUP: 2 RACETRAC: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.4 1 $28.48 $13.02
Efficient EV 67.8 0 $23.73 $10.85
EV Truck/SUV 108.5 1 $37.97 $17.36

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Afternoon in Lake Panasoffkee on Saturday

Local time

1:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

1:41 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 11m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

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 271.2
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 5h 11m highway drive covering 271.2 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and CR 470. The longest continuous stretch is about 249.4 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 32 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 249.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and CR 470. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 301; CR 470.

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 5h 11m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 301; CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 271.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, CR 470, Central Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.6 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.17 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 is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 301; CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Lake Panasoffkee, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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