How far is Boca Raton, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Boca Raton, FL to Harlem, FL is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.12 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.68 mi
96.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.68 mi
Kilometers
96.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.12 mi
Kilometers
136.98 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Boca Raton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boca Raton
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boca Raton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loxahatchee Groves
FL

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

From Boca Raton
42.4 mi
00h 47m
To Harlem
42.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boca Raton and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boca Raton and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    589 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast Mizner Boulevard

    551 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 8th Street

    117 m · 16 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    1406 ft · 30 sec · North Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Glades Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Glades Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Glades Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Glades Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    573 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2957 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    21.1 mi · 24 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    32.1 mi · 42 min · Southern Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Palm Beach Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Olympia Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Olympia Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    985 ft · 27 sec · Georgia Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street

    782 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boca Raton and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Boulevard
32.1 mi · 38%
Florida's Turnpike
21.1 mi · 25%
East Palm Beach Road
17.9 mi · 21%
Glades Road
5.22 mi · 6%
Main Street
5.2 mi · 6%
Olympia Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Boulevard

Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

32.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loxahatchee Groves
00h 47m from Boca Raton
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boca Raton and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boca Raton to Harlem?

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loxahatchee Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Boca Raton and 42.7 miles from Harlem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boca Raton and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Loxahatchee Groves

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Loxahatchee Groves, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loxahatchee Groves.

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West Palm Beach

22 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

32 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

44 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

64 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boca Raton and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 59.68 mi (96.05 km).

Boca Raton

#1 Boca Raton

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population99,893
Coordinates26.3586900, -80.0831000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.0831, 26.35868)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.79 $27.58
Premium $4.90 $14.69 $29.38
Diesel $4.35 $13.05 $26.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boca Raton and Harlem. The current time is 01:17:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.