How far is Harlem, FL from Shady Hills, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Shady Hills, FL is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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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 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Shady Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Shady Hills.
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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
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54
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Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Road 52
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Road 52
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Turn right onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Shady Hills Road
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Turn right onto Bosley Drive
2562 ft · 2 min · Bosley Drive
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Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
1323 ft · 60 sec · Monteverde Drive
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Turn right onto Dalberg Drive
42 m · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dalberg Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Shady Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lewis Boulevard
Continue straight
51 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Harlem and Sunny near Shady Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Shady Hills?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Crooked Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Harlem and 97.5 miles from Shady Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near Shady Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Crooked Lake Park
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 Crooked Lake Park.
Winter Haven
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Shady Hills. Straight-line distance: 151.19 mi (243.31 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 Shady Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 11,523 |
| Coordinates | 28.4100000, -82.5428800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Hills (-82.54288, 28.41)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
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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