How far is Harlem, FL from Lake Mary, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Lake Mary, FL is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Lake Mary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Lake Mary.
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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
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
2991 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn sharp right
2023 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Mary, Heathrow
3117 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Lake Mary Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1032 ft · 23 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Avenue
1368 ft · 38 sec · Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Palmetto Street
15 m · 2 sec · Palmetto Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Lake Mary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 01h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Mary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Lake Mary?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Harlem and 89.6 miles from Lake Mary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Mary.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Lake Mary. Straight-line distance: 141.45 mi (227.64 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 Mary
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 28.7588800, -81.3178400 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mary (-81.31784, 28.75888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.09 | $58.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.54 | $55.07 |
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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