Origin
Melbourne Beach, FL
Afternoon in Melbourne Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
186.2 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melbourne Beach, FL
Koen Swiers
Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 186.2 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Oak Street, South Miramar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.10 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
93.1 miles from Melbourne Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 186.2 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.
Ocean Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Miramar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fifth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Melbourne Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Strawbridge Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Haven Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Babcock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on the route
16 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on South Miramar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Miramar Avenue
5
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fifth Avenue
6
Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Melbourne Causeway
7
Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Strawbridge Avenue
8
Continue on New Haven Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
9
Turn left onto South Babcock Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Babcock Street
10
Continue on Babcock Street Northeast
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Street Northeast
11
Turn right onto Malabar Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Malabar Road
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
13
Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
14
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
46 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
16
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
17
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
18
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
19
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
20
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
22
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
23
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
24
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
25
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
26
Continue on East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
27
Turn right onto East 49th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
28
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
29
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 39th Street
30
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 93.1 miles from Melbourne Beach, FL, or about 1h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
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 Melbourne Beach, 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 Melbourne Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 186.2 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Melbourne Beach, 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 93.1 mi from Melbourne Beach, FL · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.1 miles from Melbourne Beach, 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
$31.10 one way
$62.21 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| premium | $4.90 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.37 | $82.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.55 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.29 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.07 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m 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 Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 186.2 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Avenue, Oak Street, South Miramar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.1 miles from Melbourne Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.10 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.
The drive from Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Melbourne Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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