How far is Harlem, FL from Lighthouse Point, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Lighthouse Point, FL is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.44 mi
01h 59m
Flight
62.21 mi
100.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.21 mi
Kilometers
100.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.76 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lighthouse Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-23T02:33
Arrive Lighthouse Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
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
Coral Springs
FL

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

From Harlem
46.3 mi
00h 59m
To Lighthouse Point
46.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Lighthouse Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Lighthouse Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 8 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street

    782 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    2321 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

    43 m · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sonora Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sonora Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Francisco Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Francisco Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sugarland Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2380 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 834: Sample Road

    2293 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 834 East: Sample Road, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach

    84 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Sample Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Sample Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sample Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Lighthouse Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugarland Highway
55.3 mi · 60%
I 95 North
13.4 mi · 14%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 11%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 6%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 2%
East Sample Road
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coral Springs
00h 59m from Harlem
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Partly Sunny near Lighthouse Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Lighthouse Point?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Coral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Harlem and 46.2 miles from Lighthouse Point.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Partly Sunny near Lighthouse Point.

Stop Ideas Near Coral Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs.

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Deerfield Beach

16 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

20 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

27 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

31 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Lighthouse Point. Straight-line distance: 62.21 mi (100.12 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lighthouse Point

#2 Lighthouse Point

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates26.2756400, -80.0872700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Lighthouse Point (-80.08727, 26.27564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.98 $29.97
Premium $4.90 $15.96 $31.92
Diesel $4.35 $14.18 $28.36

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 Harlem and Lighthouse Point. The current time is 02:33:39.

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.