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Trip from Venice Gardens, FL to Hialeah, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

202.3 mi

326 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Venice Gardens, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 202.3 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Center Road, Jacaranda Boulevard, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.20 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.2 miles from Venice Gardens, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Center Road
Jacaranda Boulevard
I 75 South
Miami
Express Lanes
Northwest 138th Street
Gratigny Parkway
SR 823

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Center Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venice Gardens, FL and Hialeah, FL.

1

Start on Shamrock Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · Shamrock Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Center Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Center Road
3

Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

213 ft · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
5

Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
6

Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Naples

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 75 South: Naples
7

Merge slight left

174 mi · 3 hr 6 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on Miami

3.3 mi · 3 min · Miami
9

Keep slight right

7.2 mi · 7 min
10

Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Express Lanes
11

Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

3.0 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
12

Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Northwest 138th Street
13

Merge slight right

3.7 mi · 4 min
14

Continue on Gratigny Parkway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway
15

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
16

Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
17

Turn left onto West 68th Street

512 ft · 20 sec · West 68th Street
18

Continue on West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West 2nd Court
19

Continue on West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West 65th Street
20

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue
21

Turn left onto East 41st Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 41st Street
22

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

505 ft · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue
23

Turn left onto East 39th Place

446 ft · 22 sec · East 39th Place
24

Turn right onto East 2nd Court

184 ft · 10 sec · East 2nd Court
25

Turn right onto East 39th Street

256 ft · 11 sec · East 39th Street
26

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 101.2 miles from Venice Gardens, FL, or about 1h 32m 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 45 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 32m

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 Venice Gardens, 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 Venice Gardens, FL

This is one driving day of about 202.3 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Venice Gardens, 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.

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naples, FL

101 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

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Venice Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.20 one way

$64.40 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $35.03 $70.06
premium $4.72 $37.62 $75.23
diesel $5.61 $44.67 $89.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.7 0 $21.24 $9.71
Efficient EV 50.6 0 $17.70 $8.09
EV Truck/SUV 80.9 1 $28.32 $12.95

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 16, 2026

Origin

Venice Gardens, FL

Afternoon in Venice Gardens on Saturday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Naples, FL

101 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

17 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

3h 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

202.3 mi in 3h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Center Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 3h 5m 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 Venice Gardens, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 202.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Venice Gardens, FL to Hialeah, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Hialeah, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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