Origin
Neptune Beach, FL
Afternoon in Neptune Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Neptune Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
343.3 mi
553 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Neptune Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Neptune Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 343.3 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Butler Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
171.7 miles from Neptune Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 29m highway drive covering 343.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 202.9 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 202.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 343.3 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 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (FL 9B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Orange Park, Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 South: Orange Park, Daytona Beach
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
FL 9B
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 9B toward I 795 South: Saint Augustine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward I 795 South: Saint Augustine
8
225.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
226.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
333.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m 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 Along This Route
Between Neptune Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
225.3 mi in
|
~4h 10m
Miami
226.6 mi in
|
~4h 13m
Florida's Turnpike South
226.6 mi in
|
~4h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 202.9 mi | 3h 38m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 106.2 mi | 1h 57m |
| Butler Boulevard | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| FL 9B | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| East Beltway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 202.9 mi, about 3h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neptune Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on SR A1A
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Continue on SR A1A
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
3rd Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward FL 202 West: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on FL 202
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Butler Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295: International Airport, Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Orange Park, Daytona Beach
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Beltway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 9B
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 9B
Exit 58
Toward I 795 South: Saint Augustine
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
10
Merge onto I 95
203 mi
·
3 hr 38 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the none lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
Use the none lane.
23
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
Use the none lane.
24
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
Use the none lane.
25
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
26
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.7 miles from Neptune Beach, FL, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.9 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.7 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
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 Neptune 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 Neptune Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 343.3 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Neptune 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 202.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.7 mi from Neptune Beach, FL · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 171.7 miles from Neptune Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 202.9 miles.
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.
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
$57.35 one way
$114.69 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $62.12 | $124.24 |
| premium | $4.90 | $66.17 | $132.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.27 | $152.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.43
Florida's Turnpike
(106.2 mi)
$7.43
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
$57
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103 | 1 | $36.05 | $16.48 |
| Efficient EV | 85.8 | 0 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.3 | 1 | $48.06 | $21.97 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
3:27 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
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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Neptune Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 343.3 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Butler 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 171.7 miles from Neptune Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.35 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 343.3 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 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (FL 9B): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Neptune Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
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