How far is Hialeah, FL from Sun City Center, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Sun City Center, FL is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
248.06 mi
04h 33m
Flight
181.33 mi
291.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.33 mi
Kilometers
291.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.06 mi
Kilometers
399.22 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City Center
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-19T06:01
Arrive Sun City Center
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Hialeah
124.1 mi
02h 16m
To Sun City Center
124 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Sun City Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Sun City Center.

  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

    223.4 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Sun City Center

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sun City Center Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pebble Beach Boulevard

    1247 ft · 44 sec · North Pebble Beach Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cherry Hills Drive

    1052 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Hills Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    113 m · 27 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 Sun City Center.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
223 mi · 90%
Gratigny Parkway
18.2 mi · 7%
Sun City Center Boulevard
1.71 mi · 1%
Palm Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
0.85 mi
FL 674
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

223 mi · 03h 59m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 16m from Hialeah
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Sun City Center?

The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Hialeah and 124 miles from Sun City Center.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.29 one way or $72.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Sun City Center. Straight-line distance: 181.33 mi (291.82 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Sun City Center

#2 Sun City Center

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population19,258
Coordinates27.7180900, -82.3517600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Sun City Center (-82.35176, 27.71809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.14 L · about $36.29
Round trip
$72.59
17.5 gal · 66.28 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.29 $72.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.22 $80.43
Premium $4.90 $42.84 $85.68
Diesel $4.35 $38.06 $76.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Sun City Center. The current time is 06:01:33.

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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.