How far is Hialeah, FL from Palatka, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Palatka, FL is about 305 miles (490.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.98 mi
05h 53m
Flight
274.8 mi
442.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.8 mi
Kilometers
442.24 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.98 mi
Kilometers
490.81 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palatka
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Palatka
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Micco
FL

Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida

From Hialeah
152.9 mi
02h 56m
To Palatka
152.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Palatka.

  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

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell

    1595 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    46 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    6 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reid Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
145 mi · 48%
Florida's Turnpike
109 mi · 36%
US Highway 1
18.2 mi · 6%
Northwest 27th Avenue
2.85 mi · 1%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.41 mi
Northwest 135th Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 36m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
274.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micco
02h 56m from Hialeah
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Sunny near Palatka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Palatka?

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Micco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Hialeah and 152.1 miles from Palatka.

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

The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.63 one way or $89.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Sunny near Palatka.

Stop Ideas Near Micco

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

77 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

100 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sebring

101 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

112 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Palatka. Straight-line distance: 274.8 mi (442.24 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Palatka

#2 Palatka

County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States

Population10,457
Coordinates29.6485800, -81.6375800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Palatka (-81.63758, 29.64858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.74 L · about $44.63
Round trip
$89.26
21.52 gal · 81.48 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.63 $89.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.45 $98.91
Premium $4.90 $52.68 $105.36
Diesel $4.35 $46.81 $93.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Palatka. The current time is 08:58:25.

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.