How far is Harlem, FL from East Milton, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to East Milton, FL is about 561.7 miles (903.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 455 miles (732.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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 10h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and East Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and East Milton.
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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
27.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
267.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 89: Milton
1109 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ward Basin Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ward Basin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward Basin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and East Milton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
268 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Harlem and Patchy Fog near East Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to East Milton?
The road trip is about 561.7 miles (903.9 km) and usually takes 10h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.8 miles from Harlem and 280.9 miles from East Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 455 miles (732.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.7 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.99 one way or $151.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harlem and East Milton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Patchy Fog near East Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and East Milton. Straight-line distance: 455.05 mi (732.34 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 East Milton
East Milton is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6151900, -87.0216300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Milton (-87.02163, 30.61519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 904 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 00m |
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 | $75.99 | $151.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $85.62 | $171.24 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $92.42 | $184.84 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $117.75 | $235.50 |
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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