How far is Harlem, FL from Opa-locka, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Opa-locka, FL is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Opa-locka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Opa-locka.
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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
2525 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1458 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
2548 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Gratigny Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 37th Avenue North
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue
3111 ft · 2 min · Ali Baba Avenue
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Opa-locka.
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 Partly Sunny near Opa-locka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Opa-locka?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 44.2 miles from Harlem and 44.1 miles from Opa-locka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Partly Sunny near Opa-locka.
Stop Ideas Near Coral Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Opa-locka. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.19 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 Opa-locka
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,663 |
| Coordinates | 25.9023200, -80.2503300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Opa-locka (-80.25033, 25.90232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.57 | $27.14 |
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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