The drive from Woodville, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 459.7 miles and takes about 9h behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Byron Butler Parkway, US 27 Alternate for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
229.8 miles from Woodville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 9h highway drive covering 459.7 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and Byron Butler Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 262 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 19 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 262 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Byron Butler Parkway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near FL 267 / Bloxham Cutoff Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 459.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.7 miles (FL 267 / Bloxham Cutoff Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 162.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 163 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.7 mi into trip|~8m in|FL 267 / Bloxham Cutoff Road
Turn left onto FL 267 / Bloxham Cutoff Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
162.6 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
5
163 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
187.7 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
449.7 mi into trip|~8h 41m 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 Woodville, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
187.7 mi in|~3h 57m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
187.7 mi in|~3h 57m|via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
262 mi
4h 44m
Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi
1h 14m
US 27 Alternate
48 mi
1h 1m
Coastal Highway
38.6 mi
49m
I 75
24.7 mi
26m
US 19
8.3 mi
11m
Woodville Highway
5.7 mi
8m
Bloxham Cutoff Road
3.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 262 mi, about 4h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodville, FL and Hialeah, FL.
1
Start on FL 363
5.7 mi·8 min·Woodville Highway
2
Turn left onto FL 267
3.8 mi·5 min·Bloxham Cutoff Road
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
39 mi·49 min·Coastal Highway
4
Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate; US 221 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 14 min·Byron Butler Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
8.3 mi·11 min·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
6
Turn left onto US 27 Alternate
48 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 27 Alternate
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
8
Merge onto I 75
25 mi·26 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
262 mi·4 hr 44 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2XToward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock StadiumUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·21 sec·this road
12
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi·2 min·Northwest 199th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·Northwest 37th Avenue
14
Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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 459.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.17 one way
$146.34 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg161 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$79.60
$159.19
premium
$4.72
$85.48
$170.96
diesel
$5.61
$101.50
$202.99
Estimated Tolls: $18.34
Florida's Turnpike
(262 mi)$18.34
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
$73
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Wildwood, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ocala, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Bronson, Florida
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ocala, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Ocala, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Ocala, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla: 3
Blink: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
137.9
1
$48.27
$22.07
Efficient EV
114.9
1
$40.22
$18.39
EV Truck/SUV
183.9
2
$64.36
$29.42
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Woodville, FL
Morning
in Woodville on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
230 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
9h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodville, FL to Hialeah, FL covers 459.7 miles and takes about 9h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, Byron Butler Parkway, US 27 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 230 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 229.8 miles from Woodville, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 459.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.7 miles (FL 267 / Bloxham Cutoff Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 162.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 163 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woodville, FL and Hialeah, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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.
