How far is Harlem, FL from Cape Canaveral, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Cape Canaveral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Cape Canaveral.
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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
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Street
31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 524: Cocoa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum
76 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
580 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Industry Road
117 m · 15 sec · East Industry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS
3076 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
144 m · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Continue on Bennett Causeway
8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park
1343 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto George J King Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Intermodal Gate
153 m · 46 sec · Intermodal Gate
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Continue on Intermodal Gate
103 m · 25 sec · Intermodal Gate
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Intermodal Gate
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Cape Canaveral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
73.5 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Clear leaving Harlem and Sunny near Cape Canaveral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Cape Canaveral?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Harlem and 86.6 miles from Cape Canaveral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Harlem and Sunny near Cape Canaveral.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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 Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Cape Canaveral. Straight-line distance: 117.2 mi (188.61 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 Cape Canaveral
Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 28.4058400, -80.6047700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $25.39 | $50.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.96 | $59.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
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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