How far is Longwood, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Longwood, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
254.82 mi
04h 01m
Flight
207.1 mi
333.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.1 mi
Kilometers
333.29 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.82 mi
Kilometers
410.1 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Longwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longwood
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longwood
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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Longwood
122.5 mi
02h 00m
To Hialeah
132.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longwood and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · Palmetto Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1908 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4: Daytona Beach, Tampa

    121 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2353 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    212.6 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  21. 21

    Continue on East 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
213 mi · 83%
I 4 West
16.8 mi · 7%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.85 mi · 1%
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 1%
Northwest 199th Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Grant Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

213 mi · 03h 51m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
207.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
02h 00m from Longwood
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Longwood 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 Longwood to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Longwood and 132.3 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.29 one way or $74.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Longwood and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longwood and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 207.1 mi (333.29 km).

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#1 Longwood

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population14,085
Coordinates28.7030500, -81.3384000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmetto Avenue (-81.3384, 28.7031)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $37.29
Round trip
$74.58
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.29 $74.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.32 $82.64
Premium $4.90 $44.02 $88.03
Diesel $4.35 $39.11 $78.21

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 Longwood and Hialeah. The current time is 21:14:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.