How far is Harlem, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Lakes by the Bay.
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Start on 10th Street
27 m · 8 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street
782 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
2321 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue
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Turn right onto Sonora Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Sonora Avenue
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Turn left onto Francisco Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Francisco Street
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Turn right onto Sugarland Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway
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Continue straight
40.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22.5 mi · 27 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 216th Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 216th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 216th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1284 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 212th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 212th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
849 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Lakes by the Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sugarland Highway
Continue straight
40.1 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Harlem and 51.4 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.10 one way or $30.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Coral Springs City Hall Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 89.37 mi (143.83 km).
#1 Harlem
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 26.7375700, -80.9509000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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