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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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.19 mi
05h 36m
Flight
159.41 mi
256.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.41 mi
Kilometers
256.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.19 mi
Kilometers
383.33 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key West
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Key West
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 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
Florida City
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Harlem
119.2 mi
02h 48m
To Key West
118.9 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 8 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street

    782 ft · 22 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    2321 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue

    43 m · 6 sec · South WC Owen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sonora Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sonora Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Francisco Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Francisco Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sugarland Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Sugarland Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    104.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Overseas Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Roosevelt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto George Street

    1845 ft · 1 min · George Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overseas Highway
104 mi · 44%
Sugarland Highway
73.9 mi · 31%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi · 15%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 8%
North Roosevelt Boulevard
2.36 mi · 1%
Francisco Street
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida City
02h 48m from Harlem
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Florida City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Food stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar

Homestead , FL
5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
Rating 4.5/5 200 reviews Bistro,Bar,Hotel
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum

Florida City
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews Historical society,Service establishment
Florida City City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Florida City City Hall

Florida City , FL
404 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034
Rating 3.8/5 18 reviews City Hall,City government office
Homestead Building & Zoning
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Homestead Building & Zoning

Homestead , FL
100 NE Civic Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

50 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

70 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

81 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

103 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Key West. Straight-line distance: 159.41 mi (256.55 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Key West

#2 Key West

County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys

Population23,767
Coordinates24.5552400, -81.7816300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Key West (-81.78163, 24.55524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.82 L · about $34.88
Round trip
$69.77
16.82 gal · 63.64 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Key West. The current time is 04:55:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.