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Trip from Harlem, FL to Port Salerno, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

75 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Harlem, FL

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Downtown Port Salerno, FL, FL

Port Salerno, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

Harlem to Port Salerno is 75 miles and takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes via Southwest Kanner Highway, Sugarland Highway, and Conners Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from one part of the state to another. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that feels less like a highway cruise and more like navigating through communities. It's a straightforward, single-day journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Harlem, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest Kanner Highway 25.7 mi 36m
Sugarland Highway 14.7 mi 18m
Conners Highway 8.4 mi 12m
Belle Glade Road 6.3 mi 10m
South Main Street 5.2 mi 9m
Southeast Cove Road 3.2 mi 5m
State Market Road 2.3 mi 3m
West Palm Beach Road 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Southwest Kanner Highway — 25.7 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Port Salerno, 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

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 27; FL 80
10

Turn left onto FL 80

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Palm Beach Road
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on FL 80

5.2 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
12

Continue on FL 15

6.3 mi · 10 min · Belle Glade Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto FL 729

174 ft · 5 sec · Pelican Lake Drive
14

Continue on FL 729

2.3 mi · 3 min · State Market Road
15

Continue on US 98; US 441; FL 15

1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
16

Turn left onto US 98; US 441

8.4 mi · 12 min · Conners Highway
17

Turn left onto FL 76

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Southwest Kanner Highway
18

Turn left

0.3 mi · 1 min
19

Continue on LD-9

0.3 mi · 2 min · Herbert Hoover Dike
20

Continue on LD-9

0.6 mi · 3 min · Herbert Hoover Dike
21

Turn left onto FL 76

24 mi · 33 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
22

Continue on FL 76

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kanner Highway
23

Continue on FL 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
24

Turn right onto Southeast Cove Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Southeast Cove Road
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto US 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast Federal Highway
26

Turn right onto Southeast Salerno Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Salerno Road
27

Arrive at destination

Southeast Salerno Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration and 75-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. The fuel cost is estimated at $12, so ensure your tank is full before departing, especially since there are no designated stops on this route. Pay close attention to the "turn-heavy" nature of the drive, as frequent adjustments will be necessary. A practical tip: keep your navigation system active and set to avoid highways to ensure you stay on the intended local roads for the entire 75 miles.

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 37.5 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.7 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 17 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 1h 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 Port Salerno, 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 75 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southwest Kanner Highway for about 25.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pahokee, FL

38 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

South Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pahokee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harlem Academy Avenue

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 7th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South WC Owen Avenue

Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
17.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road

Turn left onto FL 80 / West Palm Beach Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | Southeast Cove Road

Turn right onto Southeast Cove Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.94 one way

$23.88 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.99 $25.97
premium $4.72 $13.95 $27.89
diesel $5.61 $16.56 $33.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.56 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Harlem, FL

Afternoon in Harlem on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Salerno, FL

Afternoon in Port Salerno on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

14 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 2m 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?

This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a local driving experience rather than a high-speed highway journey, as indicated by a 0% highway share. You'll encounter a varied road profile, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 25.7 miles on Southwest Kanner Highway. The drive progresses through a series of local roads, requiring attention to navigation and speed adjustments as you transition between different segments like Sugarland Highway and Conners Highway. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience where you're actively managing turns and road conditions.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.7 mi on Southwest Kanner Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harlem Academy Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harlem Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South WC Owen Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

32 ft 13 ft

Total Climb

28 ft

Total Descent

33 ft

Highest Point

32 ft

~53.6 mi in

Elevation Range

19 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 75 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.7 miles on Southwest Kanner Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Harlem Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South WC Owen Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Salerno, 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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