Origin
Shady Hills, FL
Afternoon in Shady Hills on Thursday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
308.3 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shady Hills, FL
Jose Valverde
Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 308.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monteverde Drive, Bosley Drive, Shady Hills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.07 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
154.2 miles from Shady Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 308.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 308.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monteverde Drive 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monteverde Drive | — | — |
| Bosley Drive | — | — |
| Shady Hills Road | — | — |
| State Road 52 | — | — |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | — | — |
| State Road 54 | — | — |
| State Road 56 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Monteverde Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Dalberg Drive
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dalberg Drive
2
Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Monteverde Drive
3
Turn right onto Bosley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bosley Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shady Hills Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 52
6
Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
7
Turn left onto State Road 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 54
8
Continue on State Road 56
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Road 56
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
10
Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
South I 75: Naples
14
Keep slight left
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Miami
16
Keep slight right
7.2 mi
·
7 min
17
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Express Lanes
18
Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Express Lanes
19
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest 138th Street
20
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
21
Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratigny Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
23
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
24
Turn left onto West 68th Street
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 68th Street
25
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 2nd Court
26
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 65th Street
27
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Avenue
28
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 41st Street
29
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
30
Turn left onto East 39th Place
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 39th Place
31
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 2nd Court
32
Turn right onto East 39th Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 39th Street
33
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 154.2 miles from Shady Hills, FL, or about 2h 22m 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 68 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.2 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
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 Shady 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 Shady Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 308.3 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Shady 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.2 mi from Shady Hills, FL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154.2 miles from Shady Hills, 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
$49.07 one way
$98.15 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $53.38 | $106.76 |
| premium | $4.72 | $57.33 | $114.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.07 | $136.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.37 | $14.80 |
| Efficient EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.3 | 1 | $43.16 | $19.73 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Thursday
Local time
1:17 PM
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
5 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
4h 45m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 308.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monteverde Drive, Bosley Drive, Shady Hills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.2 miles from Shady Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.07 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 straightforward 4h 45m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shady Hills, FL to Hialeah, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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