The drive from Port Salerno, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Southeast Cove Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.90 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.
Midpoint
50 miles from Port Salerno, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 99.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 99.9 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.6 miles on 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.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 69.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near FL 76 / Southwest Kanner Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 99.9 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 4.4 miles (FL 76 / Southwest Kanner Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: 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.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in|FL 76 / Southwest Kanner Highway
At end of road, turn left onto FL 76 / Southwest Kanner Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
19.1 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 87B
Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
6
19.8 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
20 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight right 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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 Port Salerno, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami
20 mi in|~27m
Florida's Turnpike South
20 mi in|~27m
Hard Rock Stadium
89.9 mi in|~1h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
69.6 mi
1h 17m
I 95
13.7 mi
14m
Southeast Cove Road
3.2 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
East 8th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Southeast Salerno Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 69.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Salerno, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Southeast Salerno Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Southeast Salerno Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast Federal Highway
3
Turn right onto Southeast Cove Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Southeast Cove Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto FL 76
0.6 mi·1 min·Southwest Kanner Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
6
Merge onto I 95
14 mi·14 min·I 95
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 87BToward FL 706 West: OkeechobeeUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.3 mi·29 sec·Indiantown Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on this road
482 ft·11 sec·this road
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
70 mi·1 hr 17 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
15
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
17
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Port Salerno, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 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.
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 99.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.90 one way
$31.80 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$17.30
$34.60
premium
$4.72
$18.58
$37.15
diesel
$5.61
$22.06
$44.11
Estimated Tolls: $4.87
Florida's Turnpike
(69.6 mi)$4.87
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30
0
$10.49
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.74
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$13.99
$6.39
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Port Salerno, FL
Morning
in Port Salerno on Friday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Friday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
14 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
2h 4m 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 Port Salerno, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 99.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Southeast Cove Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from Port Salerno, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 99.9 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 4.4 miles (FL 76 / Southwest Kanner Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Port Salerno, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Hard Rock Stadium.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
