How far is Hialeah, FL from Lake Placid, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Lake Placid, FL is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Lake Placid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Lake Placid.
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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
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Hallmark Avenue
2.2 mi · 8 min · Hallmark Avenue
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Lake Placid.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
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62.2 mi · 01h 17m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hialeah and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Placid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Lake Placid?
The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
South Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Hialeah and 74 miles from Lake Placid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hialeah and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Placid.
Stop Ideas Near South Bay
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 South Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Lake Placid. Straight-line distance: 121.88 mi (196.14 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 Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 27.3519700, -81.3263100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Placid (-81.32631, 27.35197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.04 | $48.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
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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