Embarking on this 151.7-mile journey from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL to Hialeah, FL will take approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $24. You'll primarily be navigating via I 75 and Express Lanes, with a brief stretch on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard. Given that both the origin and destination are within Florida, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your drive. This highway-focused route offers a straightforward path to Hialeah.
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
75.8 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 151.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 132.4 miles entirely on I 75. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, allowing for efficient travel. While primarily an interstate experience, there's a brief transition onto Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard. The character remains largely that of a fast-paced drive, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Express Lanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Orange Grove Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 151.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Orange Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Hancock Bridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 41 / North Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Orange Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Hancock Bridge Parkway
Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 41 / North Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto US 41 / North Cleveland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
127.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami
7
148 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.
Miami
127.9 mi in|~2h 26m|via I 75
Express Lanes
138.4 mi in|~2h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
132.4 mi
2h 22m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi
3m
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 132.4 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Lakeview Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Lakeview Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Orange Grove Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi·3 min·Hancock Bridge Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 41
0.8 mi·1 min·North Cleveland Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 41
0.9 mi·1 min·Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg
6
Turn slight right
510 ft·18 sec
Toward FL 80, FL 82: DowntownUse the right lane.
7
Continue on First Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·First Street
8
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto FL 82
0.6 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on FL 82
1.0 mi·1 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on FL 82
0.7 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
12
Continue on FL 82
1.2 mi·1 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
13
Continue on FL 82
0.6 mi·56 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
15
Merge onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr 6 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
27
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
28
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
29
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
30
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
31
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
32
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
33
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
34
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 56 minute drive, it’s advisable to start your journey in the morning to make the most of daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 132.4 miles, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long segment on I 75, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $24 is a helpful budget consideration. Given the efficiency of this route, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times.
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 75.8 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.4 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.8 miles or 1h 30m 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 22m
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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
This is one driving day of about 151.7 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 I 75 for about 132.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.8 mi from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
· 1h 30m into the drive
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 151.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.15 one way
$48.29 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.27
$52.53
premium
$4.72
$28.21
$56.42
diesel
$5.61
$33.49
$66.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.5
0
$15.93
$7.28
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.27
$6.07
EV Truck/SUV
60.7
0
$21.24
$9.71
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
Late night
in Lochmoor Waterway Estates on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
16 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 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 151.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Express Lanes, Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.15 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.
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 demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 151.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Orange Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Hancock Bridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 41 / North Cleveland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
