Country Walk, FL to Harlem, FL is 98.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m via US 27, Okeechobee Road, and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you within the state of Florida for its entirety. Most of your travel will be on highways, making for a straightforward trip. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this is a classic same-day drive. Plan for a smooth transition between major roadways as you make your way north.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Country Walk, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
55.9 mi
1h 8m
Okeechobee Road
19.2 mi
24m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16.6 mi
19m
Southwest 120th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 137th Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Olympia Street
1 mi
2m
Southwest 136th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Southwest 143rd Terrace
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Walk, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 143rd Terrace
0.8 mi·2 min·Southwest 143rd Terrace
2
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 136th Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest 136th Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest 137th Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Southwest 137th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest 120th Street
5
Turn left
261 ft·6 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll NorthUse the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
7
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.1 mi·1 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16 mi·17 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 35Toward US 27: Okeechobee RoadUse the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
11
Merge onto US 27
19 mi·24 min·Okeechobee Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 27
56 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Olympia Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Olympia Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Georgia Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·7th Street
16
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Harlem Academy Avenue
17
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft·3 sec·10th Street
18
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day drive covering under 100 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 2h 8m trip and still have time for unexpected stops. Your fuel cost is estimated at just $16, so you won't need to worry about frequent gas station visits. Pay attention to your navigation as you transition from the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike onto US 27, as this is a key change in road type.
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 49.3 miles from Country Walk, FL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m
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 Country Walk, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Country Walk, FL
This is one driving day of about 98.7 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Country Walk, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 55.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.5 mi into trip|~9m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
6
4.5 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
6
5.9 mi into trip|~11m in|Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.4 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
6
21.7 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.71 one way
$31.42 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$17.09
$34.18
premium
$4.72
$18.35
$36.71
diesel
$5.61
$21.79
$43.58
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
Homestead Extension
(16.6 mi)$1.00
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.6
0
$10.36
$4.74
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
EV Truck/SUV
39.5
0
$13.82
$6.32
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 20, 2026
Origin
Country Walk, FL
Late night
in Country Walk on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harlem, FL
Late night
in Harlem on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
2 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
2h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 3.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend a significant portion of your time on highways, with 74% of the route being on these faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on US 27. Expect a consistent highway feel for much of the drive, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The prevalence of highway driving suggests frequent exit and entrance ramps, requiring your attention as you merge and diverge.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Okeechobee Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 98.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 98.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harlem, FL before heading back.
