How far is Riviera Beach, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Riviera Beach, FL to Harlem, FL is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
72.01 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.14 mi
88.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.14 mi
Kilometers
88.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.01 mi
Kilometers
115.89 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Riviera Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riviera Beach
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Harlem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riviera Beach
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
Belle Glade
FL

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

From Riviera Beach
35 mi
00h 44m
To Harlem
37 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riviera Beach and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on West 15th Street

    1160 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue H

    633 ft · 30 sec · Avenue H

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 13th Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Australian Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Australian Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 45th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2306 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard

    1816 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard

    60 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Okeechobee Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    108 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    42 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike

    111 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South

    2907 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1868 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pike Road

    2269 ft · 43 sec · Pike Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    31.8 mi · 42 min · Southern Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Palm Beach Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Olympia Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Olympia Street

  25. 25

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

    985 ft · 27 sec · Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street

    782 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riviera Beach and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Boulevard
31.8 mi · 44%
East Palm Beach Road
17.9 mi · 25%
Main Street
5.2 mi · 7%
45th Street
3.87 mi · 5%
Okeechobee Boulevard
2.18 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Boulevard

Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

31.8 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Glade
00h 44m from Riviera Beach
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riviera Beach and Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riviera Beach to Harlem?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Belle Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Riviera Beach and 37 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riviera Beach and Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Glade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Glade, 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 Belle Glade.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

60 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

63 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

65 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

68 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 55.14 mi (88.74 km).

Riviera Beach

#1 Riviera Beach

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population35,658
Coordinates26.7753400, -80.0581000
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: West 15th Street (-80.058093, 26.775493)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.67 $23.35
Premium $4.90 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $4.35 $11.05 $22.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riviera Beach and Harlem. The current time is 22:11:32.

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.