How far is Harlem, FL from Niceville, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Niceville, FL is about 536 miles (862.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425 miles (684 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 10h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Niceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Niceville.
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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
27.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Reynolds Avenue
532 ft · 23 sec · Reynolds Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reynolds Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Niceville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
226 mi · 04h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Sunny near Niceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Niceville?
The road trip is about 536 miles (862.6 km) and usually takes 10h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.2 miles from Harlem and 267.9 miles from Niceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425 miles (684 km), while the road route adds roughly 111 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.44 one way or $156.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harlem and Niceville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near Niceville.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Niceville. Straight-line distance: 424.99 mi (683.96 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 Niceville
City in Florida
| Population | 16,217 |
| Coordinates | 30.5168600, -86.4821700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niceville (-86.48217, 30.51686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 863 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 41m |
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 | $78.44 | $156.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $86.91 | $173.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $92.58 | $185.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $82.26 | $164.52 |
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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