How far is Hialeah, FL from Longboat Key, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Longboat Key, FL is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Longboat Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Longboat Key.
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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
192.9 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West
794 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tamiami Trail
78 m · 5 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Tamiami Trail
760 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn slight right onto sr 789
756 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto John Ringling Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Armands Circle
32 m · 4 sec · Boulevard of the Presidents
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Exit the rotary onto Boulevard of the Presidents
2371 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents
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Continue on John Ringling Parkway
3116 ft · 1 min · John Ringling Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on John Ringling Parkway
1101 ft · 29 sec · John Ringling Parkway
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Continue on Gulf of Mexico Drive
7.3 mi · 13 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf of Mexico Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Longboat Key.
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
193 mi · 03h 27m
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 leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Longboat Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Longboat Key?
The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Hialeah and 116.3 miles from Longboat Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.06 one way or $68.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Longboat Key.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyards
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 Vineyards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Longboat Key. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.07 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 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longboat Key (-82.65899, 27.41254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.20 | $80.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.71 | $71.43 |
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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