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Trip from Winter Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL

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

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

139.9 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Winter Beach, FL, FL

Winter Beach, FL

Brent Singleton

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winter Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, North Kings Highway, Indian River Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.27 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

70 miles from Winter Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 106.2 mi 1h 57m
North Kings Highway 5.2 mi 7m
Indian River Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
US Highway 1 3.7 mi 6m
US 1 3.2 mi 4m
Turnpike Feeder Road 3 mi 4m
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector 2.8 mi 4m
Northwest 37th Avenue 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 Winter Beach, FL and Hialeah, FL.

1

Start on 69th Street

105 ft · 6 sec · 69th Street
2

Turn left onto US 1

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 1
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1
4

Turn left onto 45th Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 45th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto CR 603

5.1 mi · 8 min · Indian River Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto US 1

3.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 1
Use the left lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713

3.0 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
8

Continue on FL 713

5.2 mi · 7 min · North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on FL 713

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Kings Highway
10

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

106 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2X Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · this road
15

Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
17

Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
18

Continue on SR 953

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 8th Avenue
19

Turn right onto SR 932

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 49th Street
20

Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
21

Turn right onto East 39th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · East 39th Street
22

Arrive at destination

East 39th Street

Trip Plan

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 70 miles from Winter Beach, FL, or about 1h 29m 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 31 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70 miles or 1h 29m 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 18m

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 Winter 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 Winter Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Winter 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.

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

70 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70 miles from Winter 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 139.9

Hialeah, Florida

+13056858389

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 100

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

The Historic Hampton House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 139.9

Miami, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13056385800

Visit website

Vero Beach Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 10

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17722310707

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 120

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 80

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 129.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | 45th Street

Turn left onto 45th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~37m 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
5
23.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.27 one way

$44.54 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $24.22 $48.45
premium $4.72 $26.01 $52.03
diesel $5.61 $30.89 $61.78

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

$22

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 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 42 0 $14.69 $6.72
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.24 $5.60
EV Truck/SUV 56 0 $19.59 $8.95

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 15, 2026

Origin

Winter Beach, FL

Afternoon in Winter Beach on Saturday

Local time

3:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hialeah, FL

Afternoon in Hialeah on Saturday

Local time

3:33 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

14 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 54m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

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 139.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 139.9 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and North Kings Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and North Kings Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near 45th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 139.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.2 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Miami

23.2 mi in | ~37m

Florida's Turnpike South

23.2 mi in | ~37m

Hard Rock Stadium

129.9 mi in | ~2h 35m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 139.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Winter Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, North Kings Highway, Indian River Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70 miles from Winter Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.27 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 3.2 miles (45th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (CR 603 / Indian River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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.

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