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Trip from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

102.3 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Harlem, FL

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Downtown Cutler, FL, FL

Cutler, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harlem Academy Avenue, 7th Street, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.1 miles from Harlem, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 102.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harlem Academy Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harlem Academy Avenue
7th Street
Georgia Avenue
South WC Owen Avenue
Sonora Avenue
Francisco Street
Sugarland Highway
I 75

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Harlem Academy Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Cutler, FL.

1

Start on 10th Street

89 ft · 8 sec · 10th Street
2

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 7th Street
4

Continue on Georgia Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
5

Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

141 ft · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue
6

Turn right onto Sonora Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sonora Avenue
7

Turn left onto Francisco Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Francisco Street
8

Turn right onto Sugarland Highway

15 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway
9

Continue straight

40 mi · 48 min
10

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 33 sec
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13

Merge slight left

4.6 mi · 4 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on Miami

3.3 mi · 3 min · Miami
15

Keep slight right

7.2 mi · 7 min
16

Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Express Lanes
17

Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

16 mi · 17 min · Express Lanes
18

Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway
19

Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
20

Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway
21

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

525 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street
22

Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
23

Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road

23 ft · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road
25

Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Cutler Road
26

Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street

66 ft · 2 sec · Southwest 168th Street
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.1 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.1 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cutler, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Harlem, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Harlem, FL

This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.1 mi from Harlem, FL · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Sunshine Ranches, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunshine Ranches, FL

51 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

South Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sunshine Ranches, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cutler, FL

The final approach into Cutler, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cutler, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.28 one way

$32.57 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $17.71 $35.43
premium $4.72 $19.02 $38.04
diesel $5.61 $22.59 $45.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.74 $4.91
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09
EV Truck/SUV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harlem, FL

Afternoon in Harlem on Thursday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cutler, FL

Afternoon in Cutler on Thursday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Sunshine Ranches, FL

51 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harlem Academy Avenue, 7th Street, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 miles from Harlem, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harlem, FL to Cutler, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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