How far is Citra, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Citra, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citra and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citra and Hialeah.
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Start on the route
95 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Continue on East 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 49th Street
2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Citra and Hialeah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
262 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Citra and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citra to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 325.7 miles (524.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Citra and 167.5 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.66 one way or $95.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Citra and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citra and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 269.95 mi (434.44 km).
#1 Citra
City in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 5,732 |
| Coordinates | 29.4119200, -82.1098200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $47.66 | $95.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.26 | $112.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.98 | $99.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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