Coconut Creek, FL to Harlem, FL is 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m via US 27, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you north through Florida, primarily utilizing US 27. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for most of the drive, making it a predictable and efficient way to travel between these two points. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss way to cover this distance within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Coconut Creek, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
56.8 mi
1h 9m
West Commercial Boulevard
5.4 mi
9m
Sawgrass Expressway
5.3 mi
6m
I 75
4.7 mi
5m
Florida's Turnpike
2.6 mi
2m
Lyons Road
1.3 mi
2m
Olympia Street
1 mi
2m
Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Portofino Point
62 ft·4 sec·Portofino Point
2
Continue on Portofino Point
0.1 mi·26 sec·Portofino Point
3
At end of road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi·1 min·Wynmoor Circle
4
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
0.1 mi·23 sec·Westgate Drive
5
Turn left onto Lyons Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Lyons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight left onto SR 814
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll SouthUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
2.6 mi·2 min·Florida's Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 62Toward SR 870: Commercial BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
310 ft·9 sec
Toward SR 870 West: Tamarac, SunriseUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto SR 870
5.4 mi·9 min·West Commercial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expressway
13
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
5.3 mi·6 min·Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 595
0.1 mi·7 sec·I 595
16
Merge onto I 75
4.7 mi·5 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 23Toward US 27: Hialeah, South BayUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South BayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi·59 sec·US 27
20
Continue on US 27
56 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Olympia Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Olympia Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Georgia Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·7th Street
24
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Harlem Academy Avenue
25
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft·3 sec·10th Street
26
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 51 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. A $13 fuel budget suggests filling up before you leave Coconut Creek should be sufficient. You won't need extensive stops, but if you wish to break up the 56.8-mile stretch on US 27, keep an eye out for services along the main highway. The most practical tip for this route is to be aware that US 27 can experience varying traffic conditions depending on the time of day, so check local conditions before heading out.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.2 miles from Coconut Creek, FL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coconut Creek, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coconut Creek, FL
This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Coconut Creek, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
8
6 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
7
17.3 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
8
23.1 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
23.4 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.10 one way
$26.20 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$14.25
$28.50
premium
$4.72
$15.30
$30.61
diesel
$5.61
$18.17
$36.34
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Sawgrass Expressway
(5.3 mi)$0.43
Florida's Turnpike
(2.6 mi)$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coconut Creek, FL
Late night
in Coconut Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harlem, FL
Late night
in Harlem on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on US 27, including the longest continuous stretch of 56.8 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, allowing for steady progress. While the profile is highway-focused, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local roads like West Commercial Boulevard and the Sawgrass Expressway, offering a brief change of pace before returning to the open highway. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and West Commercial Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coconut Creek, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Sunrise, Naples and Bay.
Sunrise
6 mi in|~11m
Naples
17.3 mi in|~28m
Bay
23.1 mi in|~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 82.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.61 in tolls one way, starting with Sawgrass Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harlem, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harlem, FL before heading back.
