How far is Hialeah, FL from Doctor Phillips, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
228.7 mi
04h 22m
Flight
194.01 mi
312.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.01 mi
Kilometers
312.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.7 mi
Kilometers
368.06 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doctor Phillips
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Doctor Phillips
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Indian River Estates
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Hialeah
114.6 mi
02h 11m
To Doctor Phillips
114.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Doctor Phillips.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Doctor Phillips.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    673 ft · 32 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 41st Street

    1338 ft · 44 sec · East 41st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    2673 ft · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    2553 ft · 56 sec · East 49th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    1227 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    66 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    3089 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    214.5 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2828 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Universal

    2341 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Adventure Way

    1791 ft · 55 sec · Adventure Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hollywood Way

    944 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Turkey Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto The Esplanade

    592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Villa Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mallorca Court

    39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court

  26. 26

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Doctor Phillips.

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
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
215 mi · 94%
Northwest 27th Avenue
2.85 mi · 1%
I 4 West
1.99 mi · 1%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.41 mi · 1%
Turkey Lake Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Northwest 135th Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

215 mi · 03h 54m

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
194 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River Estates
02h 11m from Hialeah
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Doctor Phillips?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Hialeah and 114.1 miles from Doctor Phillips.

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

The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian River Estates, 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 Indian River Estates.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

77 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

103 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

112 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Doctor Phillips. Straight-line distance: 194.01 mi (312.23 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Doctor Phillips

#2 Doctor Phillips

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population10,981
Coordinates28.4494500, -81.4922900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.95
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.47 $66.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.09 $74.18
Premium $4.90 $39.51 $79.02
Diesel $4.35 $35.10 $70.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Doctor Phillips. The current time is 06:50:45.

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.