Origin
Miami Beach, FL
Morning in Miami Beach on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Beach, FL to Harlem, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
100 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Beach, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miami Beach, FL to Harlem, FL covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Florida's Turnpike, Port Everglades Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 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
50 miles from Miami Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 100 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 100 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.8 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 27 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 56.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 100 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
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 1
Toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort L...
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
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 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miami Beach, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike and Bay.
Fort Lauderdale
6.4 mi in
|
~12m
Florida's Turnpike
14.8 mi in
|
~24m
Bay
40.7 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 56.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Julia Tuttle Causeway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Pine Tree Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Olympia Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Beach, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Lincoln Road
19 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lincoln Road
2
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Collins Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto 23rd Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
23rd Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Tree Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Tree Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 112
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
41st Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on I 195
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Julia Tuttle Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 595 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 595
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 75
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
21
Continue on US 27
56 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Olympia Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Olympia Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
24
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
7th Street
25
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
26
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
27
Arrive at destination
10th 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 50 miles from Miami Beach, FL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 7m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Miami Beach, 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 Miami Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Miami Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Miami Beach, FL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Miami Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harlem, FL
The final approach into Harlem, 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 Harlem, 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
$15.92 one way
$31.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Florida's Turnpike
(10.5 mi)
$0.73
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m 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 Miami Beach, FL to Harlem, FL covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Florida's Turnpike, 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 50 miles from Miami Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 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 is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 100 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Miami Beach, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike and Bay.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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