How far is Hialeah, FL from Apopka, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Apopka, FL is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Apopka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Apopka.
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Start on East 39th Street
58 m · 10 sec · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
673 ft · 32 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 41st Street
1338 ft · 44 sec · East 41st Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
2673 ft · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 49th Street
2553 ft · 56 sec · East 49th Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
1227 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
66 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
3089 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
222.7 mi · 4 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1276 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414 Toll East: Maitland
3147 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 451 Toll North: Apopka
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn straight
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on West 3rd Street
759 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
672 ft · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Apopka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
223 mi · 04h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Apopka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Apopka?
The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Hialeah and 121.7 miles from Apopka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209 miles (336.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Apopka.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Apopka. Straight-line distance: 208.96 mi (336.29 km).
#1 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apopka
The most populous city in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 53,870 |
| Coordinates | 28.6761700, -81.5118600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apopka (-81.51186, 28.67617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.53 | $79.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.11 | $84.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
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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