Origin
Lehigh Acres, FL
Morning in Lehigh Acres on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lehigh Acres, 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
2h 16m
Distance
129.9 mi
209 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 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehigh Acres, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 129.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Boulevard, Homestead Road South, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.68 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.
Midpoint
65 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 129.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m 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 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 129.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Boulevard 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. 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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Boulevard | — | — |
| Homestead Road South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| New Market Road West | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| New Harvest Road | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Alligator Alley | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue North
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Richmond Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sunrise Boulevard
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Homestead Road South
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Homestead Road South
4
At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi
·
15 min
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi
·
4 min
7
Turn left onto New Market Road West
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
New Market Road West
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on New Harvest Road
19 mi
·
23 min
·
New Harvest Road
10
Turn left onto I 75 South: Miami
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Miami
11
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Alligator Alley
12
Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Miami
13
Keep slight right
7.2 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Express Lanes
15
Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Express Lanes
16
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest 138th Street
17
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
18
Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
19
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
20
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
21
Turn left onto West 68th Street
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 68th Street
22
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 2nd Court
23
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 65th Street
24
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 41st Street
26
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 39th Place
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 39th Place
28
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
29
Turn right onto East 39th Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
30
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL, or about 1h 8m 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 29 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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 Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, FL
This is one driving day of about 129.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from Lehigh Acres, FL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65 miles from Lehigh Acres, 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
$20.68 one way
$41.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
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: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
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
15 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
2h 16m 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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 129.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Boulevard, Homestead Road South, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lehigh Acres, 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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