How far is Altamonte Springs, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Altamonte Springs, FL to Harlem, FL is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.83 mi
02h 53m
Flight
135.3 mi
217.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.3 mi
Kilometers
217.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.83 mi
Kilometers
276.54 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Altamonte Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altamonte Springs
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altamonte Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Altamonte Springs
86.3 mi
01h 26m
To Harlem
85.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altamonte Springs and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altamonte Springs and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on Orienta Avenue

    24 m · 6 sec · Orienta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maitland Avenue

    802 ft · 18 sec · Maitland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Altamonte Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Altamonte Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road

    31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamonte Springs and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenansville Road
81.7 mi · 48%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 38%
East Altamonte Drive
8.47 mi · 5%
I 4 West
7.42 mi · 4%
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
US 441
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

65.6 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 26m from Altamonte Springs
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Altamonte Springs and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altamonte Springs to Harlem?

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Altamonte Springs and 85.6 miles from Harlem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.14 one way or $50.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Altamonte Springs and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altamonte Springs and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 135.3 mi (217.75 km).

Altamonte Springs

#1 Altamonte Springs

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

Population43,799
Coordinates28.6611100, -81.3656200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Orienta Avenue (-81.365619, 28.661062)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $25.14
Round trip
$50.27
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.14 $50.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.85 $55.70
Premium $4.90 $29.67 $59.34
Diesel $4.35 $26.36 $52.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altamonte Springs and Harlem. The current time is 02:27:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.