How far is Harlem, FL from Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Fort Myers, FL is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Fort Myers.
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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
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
2281 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
1854 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
2555 ft · 47 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ortiz Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Ortiz Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ortiz Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Hanson Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street
42 m · 4 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
991 ft · 55 sec · Hanson Street
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Turn uturn onto Hanson Street
553 ft · 17 sec · Hanson Street
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Turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
100 m · 20 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard
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Turn left
134 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Fort Myers.
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.
Longest stretch
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46.5 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Harlem and Sunny near Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 31.5 miles from Harlem and 31.6 miles from Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near LaBelle
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 LaBelle.
Fort Myers, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Okeechobee
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.33 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 Fort Myers
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 91,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.6216800, -81.8405900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Myers (-81.84059, 26.62168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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