Trip from South Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

134.5 mi

216 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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South Beach, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 134.5 miles, this journey from South Beach to Hialeah is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes for the total drive time, making it an efficient way to transition between these Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it remains a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Because the route is compact and well-connected, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable connection across the region.

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

67.3 miles from South Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 79% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on Florida's Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 106.2-mile uninterrupted stretch. The journey begins with local navigation via SR A1A before transitioning into the faster, more industrial flow of the Turnpike and Okeechobee Road. While the drive is largely functional and focused on efficiency, the shift from coastal roads to major arteries provides a clear change in pace. Be prepared for a consistent, interstate-focused rhythm that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination in Hialeah.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 106.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and SR A1A. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR A1A.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR A1A): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (Avenue H): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR A1A

At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / none lanes.

11.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | Avenue H

Turn right onto Avenue H

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

17.8 mi into trip | ~35m 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

124.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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...

127 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | Northwest 37th Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between South Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami

17.8 mi in | ~35m

Florida's Turnpike South

17.8 mi in | ~35m

Hard Rock Stadium

124.5 mi in | ~2h 33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	106.2 mi	1h 57m
SR A1A	9.6 mi	17m
Okeechobee Road	4.2 mi	7m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector	2.8 mi	4m
Northwest 37th Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Northwest 199th Street	1.8 mi	2m
North 7th Street	0.9 mi	2m
Delaware Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 106.2 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.

Start on Anchor Drive

325 ft · 11 sec · Anchor Drive

Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive

33 ft · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

Continue on Anchor Drive

382 ft · 13 sec · Anchor Drive

Turn slight left onto Springline Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Springline Drive

Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive

49 ft · 2 sec · Springline Drive

Continue on Springline Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Springline Drive

Turn left onto Regatta Drive

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Regatta Drive

At end of road, turn right onto SR A1A

7.2 mi · 12 min · SR A1A

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto SR A1A

2.4 mi · 4 min · SR A1A

Turn left onto CR 605

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Dixie Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North 4th Street

Turn right onto Avenue H

330 ft · 13 sec · Avenue H

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto North 7th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

Turn right onto CR 770

0.8 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue

Continue on CR 770

4.2 mi · 7 min · Okeechobee Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

106 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2X Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · this road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always wise when traveling on major arteries like the Turnpike. You only need to plan for one major stop to keep your trip on schedule and ensure you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 106.2-mile stretch, as you will want to avoid stopping mid-highway unless necessary. A concrete tip for this route is to verify local traffic conditions on Okeechobee Road before you get too close to Hialeah, as that final leg can be sensitive to congestion. Planning your single stop around the midpoint of your drive will help you maintain a comfortable rhythm all the way to your final stop.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from South Beach, FL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.2 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 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 30m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hialeah, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 South Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 106.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.3 mi from South Beach, FL · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

67 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from South Beach, 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 106.2 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

$22.47 one way

$44.94 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$24.34	$48.67
premium	$4.90	$25.93	$51.85
diesel	$5.64	$29.88	$59.76

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

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.4	$14.12	$6.46
Efficient EV	33.6	$11.77	$5.38
EV Truck/SUV	53.8	$18.83	$8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Beach, FL

Afternoon in South Beach on Sunday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Sunday

Local time

4:41 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

4 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 52m 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 South Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, SR A1A, Okeechobee 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 67.3 miles from South Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.47 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between South Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Hard Rock Stadium.

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Trip from South Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hialeah, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Beach, FL

Hialeah, FL

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 52m on the road

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