This 144.9-mile drive from Wabasso Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL takes approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 82% of it on major roads. You can expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this journey. The main roads you'll encounter include Florida's Turnpike, US 1, and North Kings Highway. Given the relatively short duration and its highway-centric nature, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop. This journey will take you through different parts of Florida, connecting coastal areas to more inland and urban environments.
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
72.4 miles from Wabasso Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 144.9-mile trip, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 106.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. While the bulk of the journey is on these main arteries like Florida's Turnpike and US 1, you'll also navigate sections of North Kings Highway. This blend means you'll encounter periods of faster travel punctuated by segments on more varied, though still significant, roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 US 1. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR A1A.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (SR A1A): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR A1A
Turn left onto SR A1A
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip|~13m in|45th Street
Turn left onto 45th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.6 mi into trip|~14m in|CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
28.2 mi into trip|~45m 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
8
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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 Wabasso Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South and Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami
28.2 mi in|~45m
Florida's Turnpike South
28.2 mi in|~45m
Hard Rock Stadium
134.9 mi in|~2h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
106.2 mi
1h 57m
US 1
5.4 mi
8m
North Kings Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi
8m
US Highway 1
3.7 mi
6m
Turnpike Feeder Road
3 mi
4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
4m
Wabasso Beach Road
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 106.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabasso Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on East Barefoot Place
71 ft·9 sec·East Barefoot Place
2
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.1 mi·18 sec·SR A1A
3
Continue on FL 510
2.6 mi·4 min·Wabasso Beach Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 1
4.4 mi·6 min·US 1
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1
6
Turn left onto 45th Street
0.5 mi·52 sec·45th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 603
5.1 mi·8 min·Indian River Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 1
3.7 mi·6 min·US Highway 1
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
3.0 mi·4 min·Turnpike Feeder Road
10
Continue on FL 713
5.2 mi·7 min·North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 713
2.4 mi·3 min·South Kings Highway
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi·1 hr 57 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
17
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
19
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this 144.9-mile trip from Wabasso Beach to Hialeah offers flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but an early morning start will help you avoid any potential afternoon traffic as you approach Hialeah. Plan for one main stop to break up the 106.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, ensuring you stay fueled and refreshed. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Turnpike to US 1 and North Kings Highway, as these will mark changes in your driving environment.
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 72.4 miles from Wabasso Beach, FL, or about 1h 35m 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 32 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 26m
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 Wabasso Beach, 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 Wabasso Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Wabasso 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 72.4 mi from Wabasso Beach, FL
· 1h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 144.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.06 one way
$46.13 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$25.09
$50.18
premium
$4.72
$26.94
$53.89
diesel
$5.61
$31.99
$63.98
Estimated Tolls: $7.64
Florida's Turnpike
(106.2 mi)$7.43
Turnpike Feeder Road
(3 mi)$0.21
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
$23
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.21
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.29
$9.27
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Wabasso Beach, FL
Morning
in Wabasso Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
10 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 2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wabasso Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, US 1, North Kings Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from Wabasso Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR A1A): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wabasso Beach, 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.
