How far is East Lake, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from East Lake, FL to Harlem, FL is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Sarasota County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Lake and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Lake and Harlem.
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Start on East Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Gateway Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
2637 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.5 mi · 56 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
7.7 mi · 9 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 East Lake 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.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
58.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving East Lake and Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Lake to Harlem?
The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from East Lake and 88.2 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.84 one way or $53.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Lake and Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near North Port
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 North Port.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Lake and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.09 km).
#1 East Lake
City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 30,962 |
| Coordinates | 28.1108500, -82.6948200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.74 | $59.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.14 | $56.29 |
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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