How far is Hialeah, FL from Melbourne Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
173.61 mi
03h 30m
Flight
153.73 mi
247.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.73 mi
Kilometers
247.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.61 mi
Kilometers
279.4 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melbourne Beach
Sun, Apr 12, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 12, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-12T04:11
Arrive Melbourne Beach
Sun, Apr 12, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Hialeah
87.1 mi
01h 45m
To Melbourne Beach
86.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Melbourne Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Melbourne Beach.

  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

    108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on South Babcock Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Haven Avenue

    1272 ft · 29 sec · New Haven Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    96 m · 10 sec · New Haven Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    1078 ft · 20 sec · Strawbridge Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Melbourne Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Fifth Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Fifth Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Miramar Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Ocean Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Ocean Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    5 m · 1 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Melbourne Beach.

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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
109 mi · 63%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 26%
Babcock Street Northeast
3.04 mi · 2%
Northwest 27th Avenue
2.85 mi · 2%
South Babcock Street
2.5 mi · 1%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 02h 00m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
01h 45m from Hialeah
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hialeah and Sunny near Melbourne Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Melbourne Beach?

The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Hialeah and 86.6 miles from Melbourne Beach.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hialeah and Sunny near Melbourne Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound.

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West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Melbourne Beach. Straight-line distance: 153.73 mi (247.41 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Melbourne Beach

#2 Melbourne Beach

Town in Florida

Population3,298
Coordinates28.0683500, -80.5603300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Melbourne Beach (-80.56033, 28.06835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.85
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.43 $50.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.17 $56.35
Premium $4.90 $30.01 $60.02
Diesel $4.35 $26.67 $53.33

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Melbourne Beach. The current time is 04:11:08.

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.