How far is Harlem, FL from The Villages, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem, FL to The Villages, FL is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and The Villages.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and The Villages.
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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
41.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1247 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on Citrus Boulevard
6.7 mi · 11 min · Citrus Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Chula Vista Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Chula Vista Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rio Grande Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Rio Grande Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morse Boulevard
1287 ft · 35 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morse Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and The Villages.
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.
Sunny leaving Harlem and Sunny near The Villages.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem to The Villages?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Frostproof is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Harlem and 92.6 miles from The Villages.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near The Villages.
Stop Ideas Near Frostproof
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 Frostproof.
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Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and The Villages. Straight-line distance: 163.81 mi (263.62 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 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Villages (-81.95994, 28.93408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.10 | $60.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
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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