Origin
Mims, FL
Evening in Mims on Sunday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mims, FL to Hialeah, FL
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
224.2 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mims, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mims, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 224.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, I 95 South, FL 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.45 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
112.1 miles from Mims, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 224.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mims, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okeechobee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 199th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mims, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
4
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
6
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
7
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
8
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
12
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
13
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
14
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
15
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
16
Continue on East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 49th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
18
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
19
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 39th Street
20
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 112.1 miles from Mims, FL, or about 1h 45m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
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 Mims, 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 Mims, FL
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mims, 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 112.1 mi from Mims, FL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 112.1 miles from Mims, 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
$37.45 one way
$74.90 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| premium | $4.90 | $43.22 | $86.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.54 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.39 | $14.35 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Evening in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
6:03 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
7 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
3h 30m 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 Mims, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 224.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, I 95 South, FL 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.1 miles from Mims, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.45 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mims, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mims, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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