How far is Harlem, FL from Sun City Center, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Sun City Center, FL is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Sun City Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Sun City Center.
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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
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto State Road 62
14.3 mi · 18 min · State Road 62
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Continue on SR 62
6.1 mi · 8 min · SR 62
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Turn right onto CR 39
4.1 mi · 6 min · CR 39
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Continue on Kickliter Road
4 mi · 7 min · Kickliter Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 674
11.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 674
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Continue on Sun City Center Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Sun City Center Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pebble Beach Boulevard
1133 ft · 32 sec · North Pebble Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cherry Hills Drive
1052 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Hills Drive
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Turn left
113 m · 27 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 Sun City Center.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harlem and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Sun City Center?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Sebring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Harlem and 71 miles from Sun City Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harlem and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.
Stop Ideas Near Sebring
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 Sebring.
Sebring
Winter Haven
Okeechobee
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Sun City Center. Straight-line distance: 109.53 mi (176.27 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 Sun City Center
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 19,258 |
| Coordinates | 27.7180900, -82.3517600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City Center (-82.35176, 27.71809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.03 | $46.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.79 | $43.59 |
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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