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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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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 15th Street
1160 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue H
633 ft · 30 sec · Avenue H
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Turn right onto West 13th Street
2961 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto Australian Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Australian Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 45th Street
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Take the ramp left
2306 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
1816 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
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Turn slight right
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Okeechobee Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
42 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
1868 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Pike Road
2269 ft · 43 sec · Pike Road
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
31.8 mi · 42 min · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Take the exit straight
16.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Olympia Street
1 mi · 3 min · Olympia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
985 ft · 27 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
782 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Glade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 55.14 mi (88.74 km).
#1 Riviera Beach
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,658 |
| Coordinates | 26.7753400, -80.0581000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 26.7375700, -80.9509000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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