Trip from Midway, FL to Hialeah, FL

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Drive Time

12h 15m

Distance

669.2 mi

1,077 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$107

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

12h 5m ★

6 AM

12h 16m

8 AM

12h 38m

10 AM

12h 24m

12 PM

12h 21m

3 PM

12h 25m

5 PM

12h 37m

8 PM

12h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midway, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 669.2 miles and takes about 12h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $106.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

334.6 miles from Midway, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 669.2 miles and 12h 15m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 274 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Keystone Drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 669.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Keystone Drive

Turn right onto Keystone Drive

Navigation decision point

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

At end of road, turn right onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

Navigation decision point

15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

397.1 mi into trip | ~7h 13m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

659.1 mi into trip | ~11h 57m 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...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Midway, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

397.1 mi in | ~7h 13m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

397.1 mi in | ~7h 13m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	274 mi	4h 53m
Florida's Turnpike	262 mi	4h 44m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Avalon Boulevard	9.4 mi	13m
Gulf Breeze Parkway	3.8 mi	5m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector	2.8 mi	4m
Northwest 37th Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Northwest 199th Street	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 274 mi, about 4h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Cedar Street

388 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Street

Turn right onto Keystone Drive

477 ft · 24 sec · Keystone Drive

Turn left onto Wheeler Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wheeler Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 98

3.8 mi · 5 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

Turn right onto FL 281 Toll

5.5 mi · 7 min · Avalon Boulevard

Continue on FL 281 Toll

1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

Continue on FL 281 Toll

3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

274 mi · 4 hr 53 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2X Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · this road

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

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

Continue on SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 334.6 miles from Midway, FL, or about 6h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 147 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 334.6 miles or 6h 6m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 334.6 miles or 6h 6m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Midway, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Midway, FL

Aim for roughly 335 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hialeah, FL

Aim for roughly 335 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 miles from Midway, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 274 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 334.6 mi from Midway, FL · 6h 6m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

221 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Palm Bay, FL

442 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

335 mi · about 6.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 335 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 334.6 miles from Midway, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 335 miles or 6.1 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hialeah, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$106.52 one way

$213.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 234 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$115.87	$231.74
premium	$4.72	$124.43	$248.87
diesel	$5.61	$147.75	$295.50

Estimated Tolls: $18.34

Florida's Turnpike (262 mi) $18.34

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

$107

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$255–$365

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 234.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	200.8	2	$70.27	$32.12
Efficient EV	167.3	1	$58.56	$26.77
EV Truck/SUV	267.7	3	$93.69	$42.83

Gas CO2

234 kg

EV CO2

78 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Midway, FL

Night in Midway on Tuesday

Local time

11:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Late night in Hialeah on Wednesday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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

12h 15m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Midway, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 669.2 miles and takes about 12h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 335 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 334.6 miles from Midway, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $106.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Midway, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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Trip from Midway, FL to Hialeah, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hialeah, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Midway, FL

Hialeah, FL

1 hour later

6 degrees warmer at arrival

12h 15m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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