How far is Hialeah, FL from Punta Gorda, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Punta Gorda, FL is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
170.58 mi
03h 10m
Flight
132.1 mi
212.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.1 mi
Kilometers
212.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.58 mi
Kilometers
274.53 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Punta Gorda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Punta Gorda
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Hialeah
85.3 mi
01h 35m
To Punta Gorda
85.3 mi
01h 35m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Punta Gorda.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 65th Street

    1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court

  5. 5

    Continue on West 68th Street

    136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West

    1784 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    143.6 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport

    1493 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jones Loop Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jones Loop Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Carmalita Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Carmalita Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Carmalita Street

    669 ft · 21 sec · Carmalita Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
144 mi · 84%
Gratigny Parkway
18.2 mi · 11%
Tamiami Trail
3.17 mi · 2%
Palm Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Jones Loop Road
1.48 mi · 1%
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

144 mi · 02h 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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
132.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 35m from Hialeah
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Punta Gorda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Punta Gorda?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Hialeah and 85.3 miles from Punta Gorda.

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

The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orangetree

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Punta Gorda. Straight-line distance: 132.1 mi (212.6 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Punta Gorda

#2 Punta Gorda

City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States

Population20,698
Coordinates26.9297800, -82.0453700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Punta Gorda (-82.04537, 26.92978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.79 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.94
12.04 gal · 45.58 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.97 $49.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.67 $55.34
Premium $4.90 $29.47 $58.95
Diesel $4.35 $26.19 $52.37

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 Punta Gorda. The current time is 10:23:30.

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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.