Origin
Parkland, FL
Late night in Parkland on Saturday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
82.6 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North University Drive, FL 869, Sawgrass Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 82.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 82.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North University Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North University Drive | — | — |
| FL 869 | — | — |
| Sawgrass Expressway | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| US 27 North | — | — |
| South Francisco Street | — | — |
| Sonora Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North University Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Holmberg Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Holmberg Road
2
Turn left onto North University Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North University Drive
3
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expressway
4
Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
6
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
7
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 27 North: South Bay
10
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
11
Turn left onto South Francisco Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Francisco Street
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sonora Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sonora Avenue
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
South WC Owen Avenue
14
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
7th Street
16
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
17
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Parkland, FL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Parkland, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.15 one way
$26.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.24 | $36.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.29 |
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.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Late night in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 23m 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 Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL covers 82.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North University Drive, FL 869, Sawgrass Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Parkland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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.
The drive from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkland, FL to Harlem, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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