How far is Valparaiso, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 637.1 miles (1025.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 496.8 miles (799.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Hialeah.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 36 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 24 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 1 min · Aurora Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Avenue
1875 ft · 48 sec · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Continue on East 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 49th Street
2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
1137 ft · 50 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 Valparaiso and Hialeah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
262 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 637.1 miles (1025.3 km) and usually takes 09h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 313.2 miles from Valparaiso and 323.9 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 496.8 miles (799.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.25 one way or $186.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso and Hialeah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Valparaiso and Partly Sunny near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near McIntosh
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 McIntosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 496.79 mi (799.5 km).
#1 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 1025 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 56m |
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 | $93.25 | $186.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $103.32 | $206.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $110.06 | $220.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $97.79 | $195.58 |
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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