Origin
Wellington, FL
Morning in Wellington on Saturday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellington, 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 16m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellington, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
Wellington, FL to Harlem, FL is 53.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Southern Boulevard and FL 80, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the South Florida region towards the center of the state. It's a fairly short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mix of urban and rural scenery as you transition from one area to another, offering a straightforward journey for those looking for a quick trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 30% of the route utilizing highway travel. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.9 miles along Southern Boulevard, which will give you a good feel for that particular road. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, transitioning from more developed areas to potentially more open or agricultural landscapes as you head north. Expect a varied driving experience that balances quicker highway sections with more local road navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 26.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Westhampton Circle.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Westhampton Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 98; US 441; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (FL 15; FL 80 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Westhampton Circle
Turn right onto Westhampton Circle
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 98; US 441; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard
Turn left onto US 98; US 441; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
28.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
FL 15; FL 80 / Main Street
Turn left onto FL 15; FL 80 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Georgia Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
7th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Boulevard | 26.9 mi | 33m |
| FL 80 | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| Main Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| East Palm Beach Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Olympia Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harlem Academy Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Boulevard
— 26.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Montauk Drive
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Montauk Drive
2
Turn right onto Westhampton Circle
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Westhampton Circle
3
Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 98; US 441; FL 80
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Southern Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn left onto FL 15; FL 80
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 80
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Palm Beach Road
7
Take the exit onto FL 80
16 mi
·
21 min
·
FL 80
8
Turn left onto Olympia Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Olympia Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
7th Street
11
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
12
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
13
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Wellington, FL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Wellington, 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
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
8:21 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 16m 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 Wellington, FL to Harlem, FL covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Boulevard, FL 80, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Wellington, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.53 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 straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Westhampton Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 98; US 441; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (FL 15; FL 80 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wellington, 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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