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Trip from Harlem, FL to Jensen Beach, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

82.3 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

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

Harlem, FL

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census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Jensen Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harlem, FL to Jensen Beach, FL covers 82.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest Kanner Highway, Sugarland Highway, Conners Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on Southwest Kanner Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.10 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

41.2 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 17m. Total distance: 82.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 82.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Kanner Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 7th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.9 miles (Northwest Wright Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 7th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road

Turn left onto FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
77.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | Northwest Wright Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
78.1 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | CR 707 / Northwest Dixie Highway

Turn left onto CR 707 / Northwest Dixie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
79.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | CR 723 / Northeast Savannah Road

Enter roundabout onto CR 723 / Northeast Savannah Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest Kanner Highway 25.9 mi 36m
Sugarland Highway 14.7 mi 18m
Conners Highway 8.4 mi 12m
Belle Glade Road 6.3 mi 10m
South Main Street 5.2 mi 9m
South Kanner Highway 5.2 mi 9m
State Market Road 2.3 mi 3m
Northeast Savannah Road 2.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Southwest Kanner Highway — 25.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Jensen Beach, 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 end of road, turn left onto 7th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · 7th Street
4

Continue on Georgia Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
5

Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

140 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 US 27; FL 80

15 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway
9

Continue on US 27; FL 80

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 27; FL 80
10

Turn left onto FL 80

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Palm Beach Road
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on FL 80

5.2 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
12

Continue on FL 15

6.3 mi · 10 min · Belle Glade Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto FL 729

174 ft · 5 sec · Pelican Lake Drive
14

Continue on FL 729

2.3 mi · 3 min · State Market Road
15

Continue on US 98; US 441; FL 15

1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
16

Turn left onto US 98; US 441

8.4 mi · 12 min · Conners Highway
17

Turn left onto FL 76

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Southwest Kanner Highway
18

Turn left

0.3 mi · 1 min
19

Continue on LD-9

0.3 mi · 2 min · Herbert Hoover Dike
20

Continue on LD-9

0.6 mi · 3 min · Herbert Hoover Dike
21

Turn left onto FL 76

24 mi · 33 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
22

Continue on FL 76

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kanner Highway
23

Continue on FL 76

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
24

Continue on FL 76

5.2 mi · 9 min · South Kanner Highway
25

Turn left onto US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Federal Highway
26

Continue on US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
27

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Northwest Federal Highway
28

Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Northwest Wright Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29

Turn left onto CR 707

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Northwest Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto CR 707

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Northeast Dixie Highway
31

Continue on CR 723

0.9 mi · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
32

Enter roundabout onto CR 723

140 ft · 4 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
33

Continue on CR 723

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
34

Enter roundabout onto CR 723

82 ft · 2 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
35

Continue on CR 723

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
36

Turn right onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
37

Enter roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue

209 ft · 4 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
38

Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
39

Enter roundabout onto CR 707

182 ft · 3 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
40

Continue on CR 707

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
41

Arrive at destination

CR 707

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 41.2 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 miles.

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 18 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jensen Beach, 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 82.3 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southwest Kanner Highway for about 25.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Harlem, FL · 1h 5m into the drive

city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pahokee, FL

41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pahokee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jensen Beach, FL

The final approach into Jensen Beach, 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 Jensen Beach, FL.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 76.5

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.10 one way

$26.20 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $14.25 $28.50
premium $4.72 $15.30 $30.61
diesel $5.61 $18.17 $36.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Stuart, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Costco Stuart (Stuart, FL)

Stuart, FL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Stuart, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Treasure Coast Square (Jensen Beach, FL)

Jensen Beach, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Flying J 1046

South Bay, FL

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Florida Power & Light - EVolution - Village Square Dunkin

Indiantown, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

7Charge - Stuart 41164

Stuart, FL

7CHARGE

4 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Holiday Inn

Stuart, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

FPLEV: 8 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1 7CHARGE: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29
EV Truck/SUV 32.9 0 $11.52 $5.27

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Evening in Harlem on Thursday

Local time

8:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jensen Beach, FL

Evening in Jensen Beach on Thursday

Local time

8:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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 17m 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 Jensen Beach, FL covers 82.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Kanner Highway, Sugarland Highway, Conners Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 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 $13.10 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.9 miles (Northwest Wright Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harlem, FL to Jensen Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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