How far is Harlem, FL from South Bradenton, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to South Bradenton, FL is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and South Bradenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and South Bradenton.
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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
75.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Bradenton, Arcadia
2002 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 70
1245 ft · 24 sec · State Road 70
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Continue on 53rd Avenue East
5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 15th Street East
1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East
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Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East
1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East
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Continue on 44th Avenue Connector
576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector
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Turn left onto Cortez Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road
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Turn right onto 20th Street West
44 m · 9 sec · 20th Street West
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and South Bradenton.
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
75.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Partly Sunny near South Bradenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to South Bradenton?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Burnt Store Marina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Harlem and 70.3 miles from South Bradenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.57 one way or $41.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Partly Sunny near South Bradenton.
Stop Ideas Near Burnt Store Marina
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 Burnt Store Marina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and South Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 112.14 mi (180.47 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 South Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 22,178 |
| Coordinates | 27.4631000, -82.5817600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bradenton (-82.58176, 27.4631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
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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