How far is Harlem, FL from Cypress Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Cypress Lake, FL is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.65 mi
01h 40m
Flight
60.17 mi
96.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.17 mi
Kilometers
96.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.65 mi
Kilometers
113.7 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cypress Lake
Sun, May 3, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Sun, May 3, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-05-03T20:12
Arrive Cypress Lake
Sun, May 3, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
LaBelle
FL

City in Florida

From Harlem
35.3 mi
00h 50m
To Cypress Lake
35.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Cypress Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Cypress Lake.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers

    2281 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd

    155 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fowler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boy Scout Drive

    2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Summerlin Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Summerlin Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winkler Road

    2754 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

    649 ft · 34 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

    104 m · 20 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Cypress Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Boulevard
8.16 mi · 12%
I 75 South
4.87 mi · 7%
Colonial Boulevard
3.91 mi · 6%
Summerlin Road
2.58 mi · 4%
Fowler Street
1.31 mi · 2%
Cypress Lake Drive
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

46.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaBelle
00h 50m from Harlem
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harlem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cypress Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Cypress Lake?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Harlem and 35.4 miles from Cypress Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harlem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cypress Lake.

Stop Ideas Near LaBelle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

45 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

67 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

82 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Cypress Lake. Straight-line distance: 60.17 mi (96.83 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cypress Lake

#2 Cypress Lake

Census designated place

Population11,846
Coordinates26.5381300, -81.8992500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Cypress Lake (-81.89925, 26.53813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.66
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.33 $20.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.44 $22.89
Premium $4.90 $12.19 $24.38
Diesel $4.35 $10.83 $21.66

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Cypress Lake. The current time is 20:12:49.

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.