How far is Hialeah, FL from East Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to East Lake, FL is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and East Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and East Lake.
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Start on East 39th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court
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Continue on West 68th Street
136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
210.9 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
23.3 mi · 27 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Largo
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 686 West, CR 296: Roosevelt Boulevard, 118th Avenue North
2548 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 686 North
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.1 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road
3095 ft · 1 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
783 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway
3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard
144 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto CR 611 North: Bayside Bridge, Clearwater
74 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.7 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
1529 ft · 35 sec · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and East Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
211 mi · 03h 46m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to East Lake?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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 Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Hialeah and 140.5 miles from East Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hialeah and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and East Lake. Straight-line distance: 215.34 mi (346.56 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 East Lake
City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 30,962 |
| Coordinates | 28.1108500, -82.6948200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lake (-82.69482, 28.11085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $41.15 | $82.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.57 | $97.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
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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