How far is Hialeah, FL from South Sarasota, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to South Sarasota, FL is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
217.07 mi
04h 03m
Flight
170.75 mi
274.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.75 mi
Kilometers
274.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.07 mi
Kilometers
349.34 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sarasota
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-18T14:46
Arrive South Sarasota
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Hialeah
108.6 mi
02h 01m
To South Sarasota
108.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and South Sarasota.

  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

    188.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 72 West

    143 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clark Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Clark Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Stickney Point Road

    575 ft · 15 sec · Stickney Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Swift Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Swift Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Proctor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Proctor Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail

    1174 ft · 30 sec · South Tamiami Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on South Tamiami Trail

    689 ft · 24 sec · South Tamiami Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fiesta Drive

    770 ft · 34 sec · Fiesta Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fiesta Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
188 mi · 87%
Gratigny Parkway
18.2 mi · 8%
Clark Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Palm Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Swift Road
1.03 mi
Proctor Road
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

188 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
02h 01m from Hialeah
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hialeah and Sunny near South Sarasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to South Sarasota?

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Hialeah and 108.5 miles from South Sarasota.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hialeah and Sunny near South Sarasota.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and South Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 170.75 mi (274.79 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
South Sarasota

#2 South Sarasota

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population4,950
Coordinates27.2861600, -82.5328800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: South Sarasota (-82.53288, 27.28616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $31.77
Round trip
$63.55
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.77 $63.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.21 $70.41
Premium $4.90 $37.50 $75.01
Diesel $4.35 $33.32 $66.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and South Sarasota. The current time is 14:46:06.

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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.