How far is Harlem, FL from Lake Magdalene, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Lake Magdalene, FL is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Lake Magdalene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Lake Magdalene.
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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
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 582: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
2094 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 582 West: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Ocala
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2739 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 582A: Fletcher Avenue
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue
1635 ft · 39 sec · East Fletcher Avenue
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Continue on West Fletcher Avenue
2677 ft · 58 sec · West Fletcher Avenue
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Turn right onto North Boulevard
687 ft · 22 sec · North Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sylvia Lane
2017 ft · 1 min · Sylvia Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvia Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Lake Magdalene.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harlem and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Magdalene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Lake Magdalene?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Harlem and 84.6 miles from Lake Magdalene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harlem and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Magdalene.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Park
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 Avon Park.
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Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Lake Magdalene. Straight-line distance: 131.26 mi (211.25 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 Magdalene
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 28,509 |
| Coordinates | 28.0741800, -82.4717600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Magdalene (-82.47176, 28.07418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
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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