Origin
Winter Springs, FL
Late night in Winter Springs on Thursday
Local time
1:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter Springs, FL to Hialeah, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
240.7 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winter Springs, FL
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Hialeah, FL
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Trip Overview
This 240.7-mile drive from Winter Springs to Hialeah is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 41 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and the Beachline Expressway, making it a highway-focused journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, it's an economical option for a single-day adventure. The route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover significant ground without needing an overnight stop. This is a straightforward drive across Florida, connecting two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect an 86% highway experience on this route, characterized by its dominant highway profile. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 106.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering extended periods of consistent driving. While largely a highway-focused drive, it's designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for scenic meandering. The roads generally maintain high speeds, facilitating a direct transit between your origin and destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 240.7 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
46.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
122.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
124 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
230.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m 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 Winter Springs, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center, Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Cocoa
19.6 mi in
|
~28m
Kennedy Space Center
20.1 mi in
|
~29m
Fort Pierce
122.7 mi in
|
~2h 21m
Miami
124 mi in
|
~2h 24m
Florida's Turnpike South
124 mi in
|
~2h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 106.2 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 95 | 75.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Beachline Expressway | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Tuskawilla Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 37th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 106.2 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Springs, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto FL 434
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
FL 434
3
Turn left onto Edgemon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgemon Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Murphy Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Murphy Road
5
Turn left onto Seminola Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminola Boulevard
6
Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Drive
7
Turn right onto Tuskawilla Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tuskawilla Road
8
Turn left onto FL 426
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Aloma Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on FL 417 Toll
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
13
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
106 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2X
Toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
24
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 37th Avenue
26
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
27
Continue on SR 953
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 8th Avenue
28
Turn right onto SR 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 49th Street
29
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
30
Turn right onto East 39th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 39th Street
31
Arrive at destination
East 39th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 41 minute duration, starting early from Winter Springs will allow you to reach Hialeah with ample daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops, but plan for at least one break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 106.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. With a $38 estimated fuel cost, budgeting is straightforward for this efficient journey.
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 120.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL, or about 2h 19m 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 53 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.3 miles or 2h 19m 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 45m
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 Winter Springs, 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 Winter Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 240.7 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Winter Springs, 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 120.3 mi from Winter Springs, FL · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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
$38.31 one way
$76.63 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $41.68 | $83.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $44.76 | $89.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.14 | $106.29 |
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
$38
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.06 | $9.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.70 | $15.40 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Late night in Hialeah on Thursday
Local time
1:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 to 14 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM 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
6 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Winter Springs, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 240.7 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, Beachline Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.3 miles from Winter Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.31 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 240.7 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Winter Springs, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center, Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
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