How far is Harlem, FL from Apopka, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Apopka, FL is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Apopka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Apopka.
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Start on 10th Street
27 m · 5 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street
630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
779 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
41.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Western Beltway
28.8 mi · 33 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 414 Toll East: Maitland
3147 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 451 Toll North: Apopka
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn straight
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on West 3rd Street
759 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
672 ft · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Apopka.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lewis Boulevard
Continue straight
51 mi · 01h 02m
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 Harlem and Sunny near Apopka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Apopka?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Harlem and 83.6 miles from Apopka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near Apopka.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Park
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 Avon Park.
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Winter Haven
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Apopka. Straight-line distance: 138.27 mi (222.52 km).
#1 Harlem
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 26.7375700, -80.9509000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apopka
The most populous city in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 53,870 |
| Coordinates | 28.6761700, -81.5118600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apopka (-81.51186, 28.67617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.94 | $57.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.71 | $51.42 |
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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