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Trip from Harlem, FL to Country Walk, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
98.1 mi
158 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlem, FL
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Country Walk, FL
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Trip Overview
Harlem, FL to Country Walk, FL is 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m via US 27 and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from one region to another. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 59.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Sugarland Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Southwest 120th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 137th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Francisco Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sonora Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 136th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Country Walk, FL.
1
Start on 10th Street
89 ft
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8 sec
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10th Street
2
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Harlem Academy Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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7th Street
4
Continue on Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Georgia Avenue
5
Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
140 ft
·
6 sec
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South WC Owen Avenue
6
Turn right onto Sonora Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Sonora Avenue
7
Turn left onto Francisco Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Francisco Street
8
Turn right onto US 27; FL 80
15 mi
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18 min
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Sugarland Highway
9
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi
·
48 min
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US 27; FL 80
10
Continue on US 27
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 27
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 27
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
13
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16 mi
·
19 min
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Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 19
Toward Southwest 120th Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Southwest 120th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 825
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Southwest 137th Avenue
17
Turn right onto Southwest 136th Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Southwest 136th Street
18
Turn left onto Southwest 143rd Terrace
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 143rd Terrace
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest 143rd Terrace
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever works best for your schedule. Since it's a short trip, you likely won't need extensive stops, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel tired. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $16, and plan your last fill-up accordingly before you begin. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between the major highways and local roads, as this is where traffic can change most noticeably.
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 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Walk, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harlem, 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 Harlem, FL
This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Miami, Florida
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+13052530063
Visit websiteZoo Miami
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Miami, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13052510400
Visit websiteMiramar Regional Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.8 mi from route
~9 min detour
Miramar, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+19548836950
Visit websiteThings to do in
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
Miami, Florida
+17869075272
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 93.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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7th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
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US 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key...
7
93.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward Southwest 120th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward Southwest 120th Street
6
93.7 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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Southwest 120th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.61 one way
$31.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.98
Homestead Extension
(16.3 mi)
$0.98
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: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Country Walk, FL
Morning in Country Walk on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 94.7
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 77% of the 98.1 miles on major roads like US 27 and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a solid stretch of 59.1 miles on US 27 before transitioning to other routes. Expect a relatively continuous flow with fewer intersections compared to surface street driving, especially during the highway segments. The transition away from the highway will bring a change in scenery and traffic patterns.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 7th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 68.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Harlem, FL and Country Walk, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.
Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
76.8 mi in
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~1h 37m
Key West
76.8 mi in
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~1h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.98 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 68.1 miles (US 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Country Walk, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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