How far is Bartow, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Bartow, FL to Harlem, FL is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartow and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartow and Harlem.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive
2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
1128 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 27
22.6 mi · 28 min · US 27
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
15 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard
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Turn right onto 13th Street
630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartow and Harlem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27
Continue straight
55.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartow and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartow to Harlem?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Lake Placid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Bartow and 61.5 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartow and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Placid
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Placid.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartow and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 97.01 mi (156.12 km).
#1 Bartow
County seat of Polk County, Florida
| Population | 20,201 |
| Coordinates | 27.8964100, -81.8431400 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 26.7375700, -80.9509000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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