How far is Fort Myers Beach, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.6 mi
02h 30m
Flight
111.55 mi
179.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.6 mi
Kilometers
223.05 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Myers Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Myers Beach
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Hialeah
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Myers Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Fort Myers Beach
69.2 mi
01h 15m
To Hialeah
69.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fort Myers Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Saturday
Using Sanibel as the closest live forecast in the Lee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers Beach and Hialeah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Beach and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Carolina Avenue

    600 ft · 29 sec · Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Estero Boulevard

    7 mi · 18 min · Estero Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Bonita Beach Causeway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Causeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonita Beach Cswy

    700 ft · 14 sec · Bonita Beach Cswy

  5. 5

    Continue on Hickory Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Bonita Beach Road Southwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Bonita Beach Road Southeast

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Miami

    2118 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

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

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court

  21. 21

    Continue on West 65th Street

    1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Myers Beach and Hialeah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
97.1 mi · 70%
Miami
10.5 mi · 8%
Estero Boulevard
6.96 mi · 5%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 3%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 15m from Fort Myers Beach
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Myers Beach and Sunny near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers Beach to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Fort Myers Beach and 69.4 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Myers Beach and Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, 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 Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Myers Beach and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 111.55 mi (179.52 km).

Fort Myers Beach

#1 Fort Myers Beach

Town of the United States

Population7,117
Coordinates26.4527100, -81.9501100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Carolina Avenue (-81.949656, 26.452716)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.51 L · about $20.28
Round trip
$40.57
9.78 gal · 37.02 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.28 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.47 $44.95
Premium $4.90 $23.94 $47.88
Diesel $4.35 $21.27 $42.54

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Myers Beach and Hialeah. The current time is 09:43:52.

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.