How far is Hialeah, FL from Lake Panasoffkee, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Lake Panasoffkee, FL is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272 mi
05h 12m
Flight
229.21 mi
368.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.21 mi
Kilometers
368.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272 mi
Kilometers
437.74 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Panasoffkee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-18T05:20
Arrive Lake Panasoffkee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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

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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Hialeah
136.2 mi
02h 36m
To Lake Panasoffkee
135.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph E
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Lake Panasoffkee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Lake Panasoffkee.

  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

    251.4 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg

    2551 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    3241 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McNeill Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Parkway

    2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway

    69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    62 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto County Road 527 North

    2361 ft · 2 min · County Road 527 North

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Lake Panasoffkee.

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
34 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
252 mi · 93%
Central Parkway
6.55 mi · 2%
Northwest 27th Avenue
2.85 mi · 1%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.41 mi · 1%
McNeill Drive
1.2 mi
Northwest 135th Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

251 mi · 04h 34m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 36m from Hialeah
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hialeah and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Lake Panasoffkee?

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Hialeah and 135.8 miles from Lake Panasoffkee.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hialeah and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Lake Panasoffkee. Straight-line distance: 229.21 mi (368.87 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lake Panasoffkee

#2 Lake Panasoffkee

Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

Population3,551
Coordinates28.7558200, -82.0948100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Lake Panasoffkee (-82.09481, 28.75582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.33 L · about $39.82
Round trip
$79.64
19.2 gal · 72.66 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.82 $79.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.12 $88.24
Premium $4.90 $47.00 $94.00
Diesel $4.35 $41.76 $83.52

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 Hialeah and Lake Panasoffkee. The current time is 05:20:56.

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.