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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.41 mi
03h 37m
Flight
117.2 mi
188.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.2 mi
Kilometers
188.61 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.41 mi
Kilometers
279.08 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Canaveral
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Cape Canaveral
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Harlem
86.8 mi
01h 48m
To Cape Canaveral
86.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 5 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    779 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Street

    31.3 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 524: Cocoa

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum

    76 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    580 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Industry Road

    117 m · 15 sec · East Industry Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS

    3076 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    144 m · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park

    1343 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto George J King Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Intermodal Gate

    153 m · 46 sec · Intermodal Gate

  25. 25

    Continue on Intermodal Gate

    103 m · 25 sec · Intermodal Gate

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
74 mi · 43%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 20%
Park Street
31.3 mi · 18%
Lewis Boulevard
16.6 mi · 10%
Bennett Causeway
8.02 mi · 5%
Parrott Avenue
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 48m from Harlem
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Cape Canaveral. Straight-line distance: 117.2 mi (188.61 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cape Canaveral

#2 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.77
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Cape Canaveral. The current time is 07:53:07.

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.