How far is Lake Placid, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Placid, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Placid and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Placid and Hialeah.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Hallmark Avenue
2.2 mi · 9 min · Hallmark Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
40.8 mi · 48 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
40.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
2525 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1458 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
2548 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto West 68th Street
156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street
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Continue on West 2nd Court
1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court
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Continue on West 65th Street
1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto East 41st Street
1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 39th Place
136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Court
56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Placid and Hialeah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
40.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Placid and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hialeah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Placid to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Lake Placid and 73.9 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Placid and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near South Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Placid and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 121.88 mi (196.14 km).
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 27.3519700, -81.3263100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.04 | $48.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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