How far is Harlem, FL from Seminole, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Seminole, FL is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Seminole.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Seminole.
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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
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
2281 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
2149 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
1.2 mi · 3 min · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North
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Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard
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Continue on Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard North
1420 ft · 44 sec · Park Boulevard North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Boulevard North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Seminole.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 01h 33m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harlem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seminole.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Seminole?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Port Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Harlem and 87.1 miles from Seminole.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harlem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seminole.
Stop Ideas Near Port Charlotte
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 Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Seminole. Straight-line distance: 136.27 mi (219.3 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 Seminole
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 18,863 |
| Coordinates | 27.8397500, -82.7912100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seminole (-82.79121, 27.83975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.22 | $56.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
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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