How far is Harlem, FL from Key West, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Key West, FL is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Key West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Key West.
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Start on 10th Street
27 m · 8 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street
782 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
2321 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue
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Turn right onto Sonora Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Sonora Avenue
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Turn left onto Francisco Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Francisco Street
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Turn right onto Sugarland Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway
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Continue straight
40.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
104.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto George Street
1845 ft · 1 min · George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Key West.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overseas Highway
Continue on Overseas Highway
104 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Chance Rain Showers near Key West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Key West?
The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Harlem and 118.9 miles from Key West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Chance Rain Showers near Key West.
Stop Ideas Near Florida City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Florida City City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Key West. Straight-line distance: 159.41 mi (256.55 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 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23,767 |
| Coordinates | 24.5552400, -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Key West (-81.78163, 24.55524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $34.88 | $69.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.65 | $77.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.18 | $82.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
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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