How far is Harlem, FL from Gulfport, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Gulfport, FL is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
164.03 mi
03h 18m
Flight
128.32 mi
206.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.32 mi
Kilometers
206.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.03 mi
Kilometers
263.98 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Wed, May 13, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-05-12T20:37
Arrive Gulfport
Tue, May 12, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 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

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
Harbour Heights
FL

Census designated place

From Harlem
82.1 mi
01h 39m
To Gulfport
82 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Gulfport.

  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 slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2149 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 26th Avenue South

    757 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 26th Avenue South

    917 ft · 23 sec · 26th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1278 ft · 26 sec · 34th Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 22nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 22nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on Gulfport Boulevard South

    1203 ft · 29 sec · Gulfport Boulevard South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulfport Boulevard South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
86.9 mi · 53%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.3 mi · 8%
Lewis Boulevard
8.16 mi · 5%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 4%
22nd Avenue South
1.26 mi · 1%
Harlem Academy Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

86.5 mi · 01h 33m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbour Heights
01h 39m from Harlem
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harlem and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Harbour Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Harlem and 82 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harlem and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights

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

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

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Port Charlotte, Florida

6 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

36 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

65 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

72 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 128.32 mi (206.51 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

City in Pinellas County, Florida

Population12,285
Coordinates27.7483600, -82.7034300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Gulfport (-82.70343, 27.74836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.03
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.02 $48.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.61 $53.22
Premium $4.90 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $4.35 $25.19 $50.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Gulfport. The current time is 20:37:05.

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.