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Trip from Harlem, FL to Kendale Lakes, 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
1h 58m
Distance
91.7 mi
148 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Kendale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Harlem to Kendale Lakes is 91.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 58 minutes via US 27, Sugarland Highway, and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Florida, moving from the northern part of the state down towards the Miami-Dade area. With most of the drive on highways, expect a relatively straightforward trip, making it a good option for a quick, same-day relocation or visit. The route is efficient, designed for covering ground without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.9 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 59.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| Sugarland Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 11 mi | 12m |
| Southwest 127th Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Francisco Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sonora Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 42nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 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 Kendale Lakes, FL.
1
Start on 10th Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
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10th Street
2
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
7th Street
4
Continue on Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
5
Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
South WC Owen Avenue
6
Turn right onto Sonora Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sonora Avenue
7
Turn left onto Francisco Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Francisco Street
8
Turn right onto US 27; FL 80
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Sugarland Highway
9
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi
·
48 min
·
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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Southwest 40th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest 40th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Southwest 42nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 42nd Street
17
Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 127th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southwest 62nd Street
19
Turn left onto Southwest 128th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest 128th Avenue
20
Continue on Southwest 68th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest 68th Street
21
Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest 132nd Avenue
22
Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest 132nd Avenue
23
Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
132 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest 64th Terrace
24
Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path
242 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southwest 131st Path
25
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest 130th Place
26
Arrive at destination
Southwest 130th Place
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under two hours, leaving Harlem anytime in the morning or early afternoon will get you to Kendale Lakes well before evening. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 59.1 miles on US 27, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before you embark on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at around $15, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops.
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 45.9 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 59m 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 59m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kendale Lakes, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Harlem, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harlem, FL
This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.9 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.
Miramar Regional Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~11 min detour
Final third
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Miramar, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+19548836950
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 91.7 — 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
|
~1m in
|
7th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
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...
8
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
6
91.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
Southwest 130th Place
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.60 one way
$29.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.88 | $31.76 |
| premium | $4.72 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
Homestead Extension
(11 mi)
$0.66
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 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 | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Origin
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Tuesday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kendale Lakes, FL
Morning in Kendale Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
1 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
1h 58m 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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 76% of the 91.7 miles on major roads like US 27 and the Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of 59.1 miles on US 27 before transitioning to other highways. Expect a mostly highway profile with frequent exits and entrances as you navigate through populated areas, especially as you approach your destination.
76% 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: 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 Sugarland Highway. You will hit about 17 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 91.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 Kendale Lakes, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead and Key West.
Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
76.8 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Key West
76.8 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 91.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 $0.66 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 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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 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 Kendale Lakes, 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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