The drive from Harlem, FL to Pompano Beach, FL covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Sugarland Highway, Port Everglades Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.5 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.02 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
44.1 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 88.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.5 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.1 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
58.1 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
6
58.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
9
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
74 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9C
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
8
86.9 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Harlem, FL and Pompano Beach, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
Fort Lauderdale
58.1 mi in|~1h 14m
Naples
58.1 mi in|~1h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
40.5 mi
48m
Sugarland Highway
14.7 mi
18m
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi
11m
I 95
9.6 mi
11m
I 75
4.6 mi
4m
SR 84
2.2 mi
3m
Francisco Street
1 mi
2m
Sonora Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 40.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Pompano 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
40 mi·48 min·US 27; FL 80
10
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi·33 sec·US 27
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NaplesUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·I 75
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
10 mi·11 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 9CToward SR 84 East: Marina Mile BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.2 mi·18 sec·SR 84
Toward I 595 East, SR 84 East
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 84
2.0 mi·3 min·SR 84
Toward SR 84 East
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
20
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard EastUse the left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto SR 814
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
24
Turn left onto SR 811
0.5 mi·1 min·North Dixie Highway
25
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
253 ft·16 sec·Northwest 8th Street
26
Turn left
362 ft·31 sec
27
Turn left
77 ft·5 sec
28
Arrive at 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 44.1 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pompano 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harlem, FL
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Harlem, FL
· 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.05 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$15.25
$30.51
premium
$4.72
$16.38
$32.76
diesel
$5.61
$19.45
$38.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.25
$4.23
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.71
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Harlem, FL
Afternoon
in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
E 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Pompano Beach, FL
Afternoon
in Pompano Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
5 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
1h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Pompano Beach, FL covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Sugarland Highway, Port Everglades Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 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 $14.02 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 88.1 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Harlem, FL and Pompano Beach, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
