Trip from Harlem, FL to Westwood Lake, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

89.5 mi

144 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 50m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harlem, FL to Westwood Lake, FL covers 89.5 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, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 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 $14.25 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

44.8 miles from Harlem, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 89.5 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 89.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.1 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 20 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 59.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. You will hit about 15 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 89.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 68.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street

Navigation decision point

68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

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

Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key...

77 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

88 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23 Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

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 Westwood Lake, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.

Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead

76.8 mi in | ~1h 37m

Key West

76.8 mi in | ~1h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	59.1 mi	1h 12m
Sugarland Highway	14.7 mi	18m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	11 mi	12m
Francisco Street	1 mi	2m
Sonora Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
Southwest 40th Street	0.7 mi	1m
Georgia Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Harlem Academy Avenue	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 59.1 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 10th Street

89 ft · 8 sec · 10th Street

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · 7th Street

Continue on Georgia Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

140 ft · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue

Turn right onto Sonora Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sonora Avenue

Turn left onto Francisco Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Francisco Street

Turn right onto US 27; FL 80

15 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway

Continue on US 27; FL 80

40 mi · 48 min · US 27; FL 80

Continue on US 27

10 mi · 12 min · US 27

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

8.6 mi · 11 min · US 27

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

11 mi · 12 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 23 Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 976

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace

258 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace

Turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue

201 ft · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 42nd Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Southwest 42nd Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest 42nd Street

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 44.8 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 58m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

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 89.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 59.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.8 mi from Harlem, FL · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunshine Ranches, FL

45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coral Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westwood Lake, FL

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

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 89.5

Caution: Boater Awareness

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.25 one way

$28.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.50	$30.99
premium	$4.72	$16.64	$33.28
diesel	$5.61	$19.76	$39.52

Estimated Tolls: $0.66

Homestead Extension (11 mi) $0.66

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.8	$9.40	$4.30
Efficient EV	22.4	$7.83	$3.58
EV Truck/SUV	35.8	$12.53	$5.73

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 15, 2026

Origin

Harlem, FL

Late night in Harlem on Friday

Local time

12:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westwood Lake, FL

Late night in Westwood Lake on Friday

Local time

12:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Sunshine Ranches, FL

45 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

1h 54m 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 Westwood Lake, FL covers 89.5 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, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.8 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 $14.25 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.

Between Harlem, FL and Westwood Lake, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Westwood Lake, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Biscayne National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 54m on the road

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