How far is South Miami, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from South Miami, FL to Harlem, FL is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Miami and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Miami and Harlem.
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Start on Southwest 68th Street
20 m · 10 sec · Southwest 68th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 62nd Avenue
1287 ft · 43 sec · Southwest 62nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
55.9 mi · 1 hr 9 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 South Miami and Harlem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Continue straight
55.9 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Miami and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Miami to Harlem?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 48.8 miles from South Miami and 48.5 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Miami and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
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 Weston.
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Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Miami and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 82.01 mi (131.98 km).
#1 South Miami
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,807 |
| Coordinates | 25.7076000, -80.2933800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
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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