Origin
The Crossings, FL
Late night in The Crossings on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Crossings, FL to Harlem, 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 1m
Distance
94.6 mi
152 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 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Crossings, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The Crossings, FL to Harlem, FL is 94.6 miles and takes about 2 hours and 1 minute via US 27, Okeechobee Road, and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Expect a highway-focused experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B. It's a short enough trip that you won't feel rushed, making it a good option for a quick transit or if you're looking for a simple journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from The Crossings, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 55.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Okeechobee Road | 19.2 mi | 24m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 15 mi | 17m |
| Olympia Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 127th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 88th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harlem Academy Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Crossings, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 104th Terrace
466 ft
·
22 sec
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Southwest 104th Terrace
2
Turn right onto Southwest 105th Terrace
267 ft
·
13 sec
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Southwest 105th Terrace
3
Turn right onto Southwest 128th Avenue
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
Southwest 128th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Southwest 104th Street
5
Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 127th Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 94
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest 88th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 35
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
12
Merge onto US 27
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 27
56 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Olympia Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Olympia Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
7th Street
17
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
18
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
19
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 2 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can start in the morning and arrive well before midday, or even depart in the afternoon. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, keeping your tank topped off should be economical. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 55.9 miles on US 27, so plan for that segment to be your main driving focus before potentially transitioning to other roads towards Harlem.
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 47.3 miles from The Crossings, FL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving The Crossings, 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 The Crossings, FL
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from The Crossings, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from The Crossings, 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 0.1 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southwest 128th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 128th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.06 one way
$30.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| premium | $4.72 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.89 | $41.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Homestead Extension
(15 mi)
$0.90
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
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Harlem, FL
Late night in Harlem on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m 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
~43 min detour
Free
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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 27, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 55.9 miles. This section likely offers a consistent driving experience, typical of a well-maintained US highway. While the specific road types beyond US 27 aren't detailed, the overall profile suggests a preference for faster, more direct travel over winding local roads.
75% 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: 55.9 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Okeechobee Road. 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 Southwest 128th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 94.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southwest 128th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.90 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southwest 128th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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