How far is Longboat Key, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Longboat Key, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longboat Key and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longboat Key and Hialeah.
-
1
Start on Gulf of Mexico Drive
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
-
2
Continue on South Gulf of Mexico Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulf of Mexico Drive
-
3
Continue on John Ringling Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · John Ringling Parkway
-
4
Continue on Boulevard of the Presidents
2353 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Saint Armands Circle
737 ft · 25 sec · John Ringling Boulevard
-
6
Exit the rotary onto John Ringling Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout
91 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail
-
8
Exit the rotary onto Tamiami Trail
981 ft · 26 sec · Tamiami Trail
-
9
Turn right onto Fruitville Road
6 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road
-
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2417 ft · 59 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
-
12
Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
14
Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
-
15
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
2548 ft · 31 sec
-
18
Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
-
19
Continue on Gratigny Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
1660 ft · 41 sec
-
21
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
-
22
Turn left onto West 68th Street
156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street
-
23
Continue on West 2nd Court
1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court
-
24
Continue on West 65th Street
1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street
-
25
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
-
26
Turn left onto East 41st Street
1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street
-
27
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue
-
28
Turn left onto East 39th Place
136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place
-
29
Turn right onto East 2nd Court
56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court
-
30
Turn right onto East 39th Street
78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longboat Key and Hialeah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Longboat Key and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longboat Key to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Longboat Key and 116.6 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.10 one way or $68.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Longboat Key and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyards
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 Vineyards.
Fort Myers, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longboat Key and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.07 km).
#1 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $34.10 | $68.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.78 | $75.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.76 | $71.51 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.