How far is Harlem, FL from San Carlos Park, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
71.97 mi
01h 39m
Flight
55.77 mi
89.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.77 mi
Kilometers
89.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.83 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Carlos Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-18T13:00
Arrive San Carlos Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
36 mi
00h 49m
To San Carlos Park
36 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and San Carlos Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and San Carlos Park.

  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

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    2836 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport

    2780 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park

    2418 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alico Road

    1225 ft · 25 sec · Alico Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tampa Road

    1138 ft · 50 sec · Tampa Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tampa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and San Carlos Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
11.4 mi · 16%
Lewis Boulevard
8.16 mi · 11%
CR 840
2.17 mi · 3%
Three Oaks Parkway
1.75 mi · 2%
San Carlos Boulevard
0.48 mi · 1%
Harlem Academy Avenue
0.47 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaBelle
00h 49m from Harlem
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harlem and Sunny near San Carlos Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to San Carlos Park?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 36 miles from Harlem and 36 miles from San Carlos Park.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near San Carlos Park.

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 San Carlos Park. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.75 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
San Carlos Park

#2 San Carlos Park

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population16,824
Coordinates26.4673000, -81.8014700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: San Carlos Park (-81.80147, 26.4673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.67 $23.35
Premium $4.90 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $4.35 $11.05 $22.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and San Carlos Park. The current time is 13:00:00.

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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.