This 204.9-mile journey from South Venice to Hialeah, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 93% of the trip on major roadways like I-75 and Express Lanes. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this efficient drive is best tackled as a straightforward trip rather than an overnight excursion. You'll experience a straightforward drive across the state, connecting two points within Florida without significant regional shifts. Plan for a smooth and relatively quick transit.
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
102.5 miles from South Venice, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
188.2 mi
3h 22m
Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi
8m
Express Lanes
3 mi
3m
Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Tamiami Trail
1.2 mi
2m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.7 mi
1m
West Baffin Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 188.2 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on Hudson Road
168 ft·9 sec·Hudson Road
2
Turn right onto Sterling Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Sterling Road
3
Turn left onto West Baffin Road
0.6 mi·1 min·West Baffin Road
4
Turn right onto US 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Tamiami Trail
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
0.5 mi·57 sec·Tamiami Trail
6
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·19 sec
7
Turn straight onto CR 765
3.7 mi·7 min·Jacaranda Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 765
215 ft·3 sec·Jacaranda Boulevard
9
Continue on CR 765
0.6 mi·1 min·Jacaranda Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 75 South: NaplesUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
174 mi·3 hr 6 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
3.3 mi·3 min·I 75
Toward MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·28 sec
Toward Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto Express Lanes
3.0 mi·3 min·Express Lanes
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th StreetUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi·4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on SR 924 Toll
2.1 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red RoadUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto SR 823
0.7 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto West 68th Street
510 ft·19 sec·West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Court
23
Continue on West 65th Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·West 65th Street
24
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Palm Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 41st Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East 41st Street
26
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
504 ft·27 sec·East 2nd Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 39th Place
445 ft·21 sec·East 39th Place
28
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
182 ft·10 sec·East 2nd Court
29
Turn right onto East 39th Street
257 ft·11 sec·East 39th Street
30
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 51-minute duration, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from South Venice to avoid potential traffic as you approach the Hialeah area. With the longest stretch being 188.2 miles on I-75, plan for your sole stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially on longer highway segments. This route offers flexibility, so you can adjust your timing based on real-time conditions.
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 102.5 miles from South Venice, FL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.2 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 1h 57m 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 7m
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 South Venice, 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 South Venice, FL
This is one driving day of about 204.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from South Venice, 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 75 for about 188.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 201.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Naples
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Naples
7
181.1 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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
6
184.4 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
191.6 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward Express Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Express Lanes
7
201.3 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.61 one way
$65.23 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.48
$70.96
premium
$4.72
$38.10
$76.20
diesel
$5.61
$45.24
$90.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.5
0
$21.51
$9.84
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.93
$8.20
EV Truck/SUV
82
1
$28.69
$13.11
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
South Venice, FL
Afternoon
in South Venice on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
S 3 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Afternoon
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Naples, FL
102 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
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
3h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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 204.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this 204.9-mile trip. With 93% of the route on major highways, including I-75, the character is predominantly one of swift transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 188.2 miles on I-75, indicating a largely consistent driving experience for extended periods. While Jacaranda Boulevard and Express Lanes will feature, the overall personality of the drive is geared towards covering distance efficiently on high-speed roads, minimizing deviations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 188.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jacaranda Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 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 23 significant decision points across 204.9 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 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 181.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Venice, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.
Miami
181.1 mi in|~3h 21m|via I 75
Express Lanes
191.6 mi in|~3h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 204.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Venice, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 204.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Jacaranda Boulevard, Express Lanes. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.5 miles from South Venice, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.61 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 204.9 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 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 181.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between South Venice, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
