Trip from Pompano Beach, FL to Harlem, FL

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

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

88.3 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 9m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 59m

5 PM

2h 8m

8 PM

1h 47m

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

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

Pompano Beach, FL

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

Harlem, FL

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Trip Overview

Pompano Beach, FL to Harlem, FL is 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m via US 27, Port Everglades Expressway, and I 95, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, taking you from the southeastern coast inland. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused journey ideal for a single-day trip. It's a practical drive for getting from point A to point B efficiently, with most of your time spent on major roadways. Consider this trip if you need a quick transit between these two locations without a lot of scenic detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.2 miles from Pompano Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	56.8 mi	1h 9m
Port Everglades Expressway	11.6 mi	13m
I 95	6 mi	6m
I 75	4.7 mi	5m
95 Express	4 mi	4m
Olympia Street	1 mi	2m
West Atlantic Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
North Dixie Highway	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 56.8 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach, FL and Harlem, FL.

Start on this road

77 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right

362 ft · 28 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street

253 ft · 15 sec · Northwest 8th Street

Turn right onto SR 811

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Dixie Highway

Turn right onto SR 814

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 95

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

369 ft · 9 sec

Toward Express Lanes Entrance Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

4.0 mi · 4 min · 95 Express

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 595 West: I 75, Turnpike

Merge onto I 595

1.5 mi · 1 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

10 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward US 27 North: South Bay Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 27

0.9 mi · 59 sec · US 27

Continue on US 27

56 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 27

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Olympia Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Olympia Street

At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Georgia Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 7th Street

Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

Turn right onto 10th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 10th Street

Arrive at destination

10th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 52 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart any time of day and still complete the 88.3-mile journey well before sunset. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank to avoid any unexpected stops. Pay attention to the transition from I-95 to US 27, as this is where the road character changes most noticeably. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief break if needed around the halfway point.

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 44.2 miles from Pompano Beach, FL, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 19 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.2 miles or 55m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pompano Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pompano Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pompano Beach, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weston, FL

44 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

Plantation, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Pompano Beach, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.3

Oakland Park, Florida

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.9

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 6.3

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 18.9

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 12.6

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest 8th Street

At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street

Navigation decision point

7.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Express Lanes Entrance

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Express Lanes Entrance

14.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

29.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

29.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 27 North: South Bay

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.05 one way

$28.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.29	$30.58
premium	$4.72	$16.42	$32.84
diesel	$5.61	$19.50	$38.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.5	$9.27	$4.24
Efficient EV	22.1	$7.73	$3.53
EV Truck/SUV	35.3	$12.36	$5.65

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Pompano Beach, FL

Late night in Pompano Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Harlem, FL

Late night in Harlem on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

E 7 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

5 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

1h 52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the mileage on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 56.8 miles on US 27, offering a more direct highway feel for a considerable portion of the journey. The route primarily utilizes the Port Everglades Expressway and I-95 before transitioning to US 27. While largely characterized by higher-speed driving, the transition between these major arteries will be the main variation you encounter. It's a drive built for covering ground.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 8th Street.

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 88.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pompano Beach, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Express Lanes Entrance and Bay.

Express Lanes Entrance

7.8 mi in | ~11m

Bay

29.1 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Starting in Pompano Beach, FL

Full guide →

Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida.

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 52m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harlem, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Pompano Beach, FL to Harlem, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Wreck It Ft Laudy

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

Joseph C. Carter Park

Volunteer Park Community Center

Anne Kolb Nature Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pompano Beach, FL

Harlem, FL

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 52m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Pompano Beach, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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