How far is Glen Oak, OH from Harlem, OH?
The driving distance from Glen Oak, OH to Harlem, OH is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Oak and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Oak and Harlem.
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Start on Boxwood Drive
138 m · 22 sec · Boxwood Drive
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Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
1021 ft · 50 sec · Primrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Holderman Street
159 m · 28 sec · Holderman Street
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Turn left onto East Orange Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Orange Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Orange Road
29 m · 3 sec · East Orange Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Orange Road
2575 ft · 49 sec · East Orange Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Orange Road
29 m · 3 sec · East Orange Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Orange Road
2938 ft · 56 sec · East Orange Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bale Kenyon Road
64 m · 6 sec · Bale Kenyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bale Kenyon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bale Kenyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Big Walnut Road
11 m · 1 sec · Big Walnut Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Big Walnut Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Big Walnut Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunbury Road
1 mi · 3 min · Sunbury Road
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Turn right onto Red Bank Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road
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Turn left onto Center Village Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Village Road
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Turn right onto Harlem Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gorsuch Road
12 m · 1 sec · Gorsuch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gorsuch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Oak and Harlem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Big Walnut Road
Exit the roundabout onto Big Walnut Road
4.68 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Glen Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Oak to Harlem?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Glen Oak and 6 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Glen Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Oak and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 8.76 mi (14.09 km).
#1 Glen Oak
This unincorporated community in Delaware County, Ohio, is situated at an elevation of 961 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1786800, -83.0014200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,903 |
| Coordinates | 40.1517300, -82.8393400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorsuch Road (-82.839349, 40.152216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.71 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
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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