How far is Harlem, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.28 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.56 mi
92.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.56 mi
Kilometers
92.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.28 mi
Kilometers
100.23 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 7:29 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Wed, Apr 29, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-29T18:00
Arrive North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 7:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
LaBelle
FL

City in Florida

From Harlem
31.1 mi
00h 44m
To North Fort Myers
31.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and North Fort Myers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and North Fort Myers.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 5 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    779 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers

    2281 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Palm Beach Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Edison Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on North Tamiami Trail

    1 km · 53 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and North Fort Myers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Boulevard
8.16 mi · 13%
Palm Beach Boulevard
4.84 mi · 8%
Edison Bridge
1.06 mi · 2%
North Tamiami Trail
0.65 mi · 1%
Harlem Academy Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
FL 80 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

46.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaBelle
00h 44m from Harlem
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Harlem and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to North Fort Myers?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Harlem and 31.2 miles from North Fort Myers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Harlem and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.

Stop Ideas Near LaBelle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around LaBelle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to LaBelle.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

45 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

67 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

82 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 57.56 mi (92.63 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
North Fort Myers

#2 North Fort Myers

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place

Population39,407
Coordinates26.6672900, -81.8800900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.11 $20.22
Premium $4.90 $10.77 $21.54
Diesel $4.35 $9.57 $19.14

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and North Fort Myers. The current time is 18:00:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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