Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
112.4 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
The drive from Harlem, FL to Florida City, FL covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Sugarland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 112.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.1 miles on US 27.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 7th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 112.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 27; FL 80 / Sugarland Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 27; FL 80 / Sugarland Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Between Harlem, FL and Florida City, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.
Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
Key West
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 59.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| Sugarland Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Francisco Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sonora Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Harlem Academy Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 344th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Florida City, FL.
Start on 10th Street
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
Continue on Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
Turn right onto Sonora Avenue
Turn left onto Francisco Street
Turn right onto US 27; FL 80
Continue on US 27; FL 80
Continue on US 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Take the exit
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 1
Turn right onto FL 9336
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florida City, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Harlem, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 112.4 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Harlem, FL · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Florida City, 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 Florida City, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.78 one way
$37.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| premium | $4.90 | $21.67 | $43.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.19 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Florida City on Saturday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
69°F
Doral, FL
56 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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