How far is Cypress Gardens, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Gardens, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.22 mi
03h 38m
Flight
171.32 mi
275.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.32 mi
Kilometers
275.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.22 mi
Kilometers
323.83 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Tue, May 5, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Cypress Gardens
Tue, May 5, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Gardens
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Hialeah
Tue, May 5, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Cypress Gardens
100.4 mi
01h 49m
To Hialeah
100.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress Gardens and Hialeah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Gardens and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Helena Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Helena Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive Southeast

    130 m · 16 sec · Roosevelt Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    28.6 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court

  26. 26

    Continue on West 65th Street

    1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress Gardens and Hialeah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
142 mi · 71%
Miami
10.5 mi · 5%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 3%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
Gratigny Parkway
2.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Continue straight

55.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 49m from Cypress Gardens
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Gardens and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cypress Gardens to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Cypress Gardens and 100.8 miles from Hialeah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Gardens and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Gardens and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 171.32 mi (275.72 km).

Cypress Gardens

#1 Cypress Gardens

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population8,917
Coordinates27.9939100, -81.6900800
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Helena Road (-81.690063, 27.993911)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.90
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.45 $58.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.63 $65.26
Premium $4.90 $34.76 $69.52
Diesel $4.35 $30.88 $61.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cypress Gardens and Hialeah. The current time is 05:49:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.