How far is Fruitland Park, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Fruitland Park, FL to Harlem, FL is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.79 mi
03h 27m
Flight
157.93 mi
254.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.93 mi
Kilometers
254.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.79 mi
Kilometers
319.92 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Fruitland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland Park
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Harlem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Frostproof
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Fruitland Park
89.2 mi
01h 43m
To Harlem
109.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fruitland Park and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruitland Park and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Citrus Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Citrus Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on 14th Street

    19.5 mi · 29 min · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2264 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1202 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruitland Park and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
14th Street
174 mi · 87%
Citrus Boulevard
2.53 mi · 1%
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
Harlem Academy Avenue
0.47 mi
East Miller Street
0.17 mi
13th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

14th Street

Continue straight

55.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frostproof
01h 43m from Fruitland Park
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitland Park and Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fruitland Park to Harlem?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Frostproof is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Fruitland Park and 109.5 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitland Park and Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Frostproof

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frostproof, 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 Frostproof.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

35 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

53 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

53 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitland Park and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 157.93 mi (254.17 km).

Fruitland Park

#1 Fruitland Park

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population11,011
Coordinates28.8613800, -81.9064700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Miller Street (-81.90647, 28.861448)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.15
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.08 $58.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.22 $64.44
Premium $4.90 $34.32 $68.64
Diesel $4.35 $30.49 $60.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruitland Park and Harlem. The current time is 23:42:43.

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.