This 248.2-mile drive from Pasadena Hills to Hialeah, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 22 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 85% of your time on major roads like US 27, I-75, and FL 60. With an estimated fuel cost of $40, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a full day's journey. Given the straightforward nature of the route, it's very manageable as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
124.1 miles from Pasadena Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 248.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 248.2-mile journey, with 85% of the route utilizing major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 160.8 miles along US 27, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on high-speed routes, be aware that transitions between highways like I-75 and US 27 will shape the driving experience. This route generally keeps you moving efficiently across the Florida landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 35 significant decision points across 248.2 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 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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24.4 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
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 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
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34.3 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
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 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
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57.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
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.
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
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218.7 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
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224.4 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pasadena Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven, Bartow, Avon Park, Fort Lauderdale, Naples and Miami - among others.
Winter Haven
24.4 mi in|~39m
Bartow
34.3 mi in|~50m
Avon Park
57.5 mi in|~1h 22m
Fort Lauderdale
218.7 mi in|~4h 45m
Naples
218.7 mi in|~4h 45m
Miami
224.4 mi in|~4h 52m|via I 75
Express Lanes
234.9 mi in|~5h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
160.8 mi
3h 21m
I 75
18.8 mi
20m
FL 60
14.8 mi
18m
Paul S Buchman Highway
9.8 mi
12m
Polk Parkway
9.4 mi
10m
Bartow Road
6.9 mi
9m
I 4
4.7 mi
4m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 160.8 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL.
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Start on Cullen Smith Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Cullen Smith Road
2
Turn left onto Fairview Heights Road
1.2 mi·3 min·Fairview Heights Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 41
1.3 mi·3 min·Fort King Road
4
Continue on CR 41
0.8 mi·2 min·Fort King Road
5
Turn right onto US 301
0.3 mi·45 sec·Gall Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto 6th Street
1.1 mi·1 min·6th Street
7
Turn left onto South Avenue
337 ft·13 sec·South Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 301
0.9 mi·1 min·Gall Boulevard
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 39
9.8 mi·12 min·Paul S Buchman Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on FL 39
1.2 mi·1 min·Alexander Street
11
Turn left onto FL 39A
2.1 mi·3 min·Paul Buchman Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight right
182 ft·6 sec
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
14
Merge onto I 4
4.7 mi·4 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 27Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on FL 570 Toll
9.4 mi·10 min·Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 10Toward US 98: Lakeland, BartowUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi·26 sec·FL 60
22
Continue on FL 60
11 mi·13 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on FL 60
3.7 mi·4 min·FL 60
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
272 ft·7 sec
26
Merge onto US 27
23 mi·28 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 27; US 98
10 mi·14 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 27; US 98
55 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
29
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
30
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
31
Continue on US 27
32 mi·42 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi·48 min·US 27; FL 80
33
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi·33 sec·US 27
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NaplesUse the straight / right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
36
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·I 75
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
40
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
41
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
42
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
45
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
46
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
47
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
48
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
49
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
50
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
51
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
52
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
53
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
54
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
55
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 22-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Hialeah. With a longest stretch of 160.8 miles on US 27, plan for one well-timed stop for fuel or a quick break. The estimated $40 fuel cost makes this a predictable expense. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between US 27 and I-75, as services can vary along these stretches.
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 124.1 miles from Pasadena Hills, FL, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.8 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 55 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
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 Pasadena Hills, 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 Pasadena Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 248.2 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Pasadena Hills, 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 US 27 for about 160.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.1 mi from Pasadena Hills, FL
· 2h 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Pasadena Hills, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.8 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.
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 248.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.51 one way
$79.01 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$42.98
$85.95
premium
$4.72
$46.15
$92.30
diesel
$5.61
$54.80
$109.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.5
0
$26.06
$11.91
Efficient EV
62.1
0
$21.72
$9.93
EV Truck/SUV
99.3
1
$34.75
$15.88
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Pasadena Hills, FL
Evening
in Pasadena Hills on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Evening
in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 to 14 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
124 mi in
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
14 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
5h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pasadena Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 248.2 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, I 75, FL 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.1 miles from Pasadena Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.51 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 248.2 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 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pasadena Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven, Bartow, Avon Park, Fort Lauderdale, Naples and Miami - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
