Origin
Harlem, FL
Night in Harlem on Monday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, FL to Margate, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
80.5 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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Margate, FL
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Trip Overview
Harlem to Margate is 80.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via US 27 and Sugarland Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from one region to another. The drive is predominantly on highways, making it a straightforward option for a same-day trip. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two points, this route offers a clear path with minimal complication.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 40.5 mi | 48m |
| Sugarland Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Francisco Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Sonora Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 40.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Margate, FL.
1
Start on 10th Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
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
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 27
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8
Toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto CR 814
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Rock Island Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Island Road
20
Turn right onto Margate Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Margate Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East River Drive
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
East River Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
East River Drive
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short trip of under two hours, you can easily complete it in one day. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon would be ideal to avoid any potential rush hour congestion in the southern Florida area. You won't need many stops, but it’s wise to fill up your fuel tank before you leave Harlem, as the $12 fuel cost is an estimate and prices can fluctuate. The longest stretch on US 27 is a good segment to maintain your cruising speed before you encounter more varied traffic patterns.
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 40.3 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 52m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Margate, 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 80.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 58.1 and 73.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
9
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
7
73.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| premium | $4.63 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.74 | $35.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Sawgrass Expressway
(7.7 mi)
$0.62
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
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Margate, FL
Night in Margate on Monday
Local time
9:04 PM
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
11 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 48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 66% of this 80.5-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 40.5 miles on US 27. After this, you'll transition to Sugarland Highway and the Sawgrass Expressway, which will feel more like surface road driving with more frequent exits and traffic. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your travel time.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.5 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
23 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
19 ft
Highest Point
23 ft
~69 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
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 Margate, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
Fort Lauderdale
58.1 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Naples
58.1 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
Starting in Harlem, FL
Full guide →Arriving in Margate, FL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.5 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 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 Margate, 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Margate, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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