How far is Thonotosassa, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Thonotosassa, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
272.68 mi
04h 09m
Flight
196.78 mi
316.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.78 mi
Kilometers
316.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.68 mi
Kilometers
438.84 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Thonotosassa
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thonotosassa
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thonotosassa
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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Thonotosassa
136.1 mi
02h 04m
To Hialeah
136.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court

  20. 20

    Continue on West 65th Street

    1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thonotosassa 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
243 mi · 89%
Miami
10.5 mi · 4%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 1%
Gratigny Parkway
2.09 mi · 1%
Palm Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
196.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 04m from Thonotosassa
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thonotosassa and Sunny near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thonotosassa to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Thonotosassa and 136.6 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thonotosassa and Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thonotosassa and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 196.78 mi (316.69 km).

Thonotosassa

#1 Thonotosassa

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population13,014
Coordinates28.0614100, -82.3023100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

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

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.302278, 28.061674)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $39.90
Round trip
$79.81
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.90 $79.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.21 $88.43
Premium $4.90 $47.10 $94.20
Diesel $4.35 $41.85 $83.69

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 Thonotosassa and Hialeah. The current time is 23:42:48.

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.