How far is Harlem, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Lake Butler.
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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
19 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 535: Lake Buena Vista
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 535 North: Vineland Avenue
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kissimmee Vineland Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Kissimmee Vineland Road
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Continue on Apopka Vineland Road
7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road
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Turn left onto Conroy Windermere Road
820 ft · 32 sec · Conroy Windermere Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
121 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1325 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
133 m · 19 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Pine Street
59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right
542 ft · 40 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 Lake Butler.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lewis Boulevard
Continue straight
51 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harlem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Sebring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Harlem and 76.4 miles from Lake Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harlem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Sebring
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 Sebring.
Sebring
Winter Haven
Okeechobee
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 127.13 mi (204.59 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 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Butler (-81.54091, 28.50167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
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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