How far is Harlem, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Carrollwood.
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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
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 582: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
2094 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 582 West: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue
6 mi · 10 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Continue on Country Club Drive
2633 ft · 1 min · Country Club Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Country Club Drive
21 m · 4 sec · Country Club Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Country Club Drive
151 m · 15 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto Braeside Place
1425 ft · 49 sec · Braeside Place
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Turn right onto North Forest Hills Drive
54 m · 7 sec · North Forest Hills Drive
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Turn left onto West Country Club Drive
2269 ft · 1 min · West Country Club Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Armenia Avenue
1865 ft · 51 sec · North Armenia Avenue
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Continue on North Armenia Avenue
1462 ft · 36 sec · North Armenia Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Ellen Drive
2707 ft · 1 min · Lake Ellen Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Ridge Road
1903 ft · 54 sec · Lake Ridge Road
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Continue on Mc Farland Road
573 ft · 22 sec · Mc Farland Road
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Turn left onto Lipsey Road
108 m · 17 sec · Lipsey Road
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Turn left onto Carrollwood Drive
941 ft · 32 sec · Carrollwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Carrollwood.
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 Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 85.3 miles from Harlem and 85.2 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 131.03 mi (210.88 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 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollwood (-82.49287, 28.05002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.83 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $26.01 | $52.01 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $35.76 | $71.53 |
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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