How far is Harlem Heights, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Harlem Heights, FL to Tampa, FL is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem Heights and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem Heights and Tampa.
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Start on Canal Street
575 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Concourse Drive
568 ft · 27 sec · Concourse Drive
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Turn right onto Gladiolus Drive
3.9 mi · 6 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Continue on Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
1709 ft · 35 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
118.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem Heights and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Harlem Heights and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlem Heights to Tampa?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Nokomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Harlem Heights and 71.6 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem Heights and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Nokomis
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 Nokomis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem Heights and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 104.13 mi (167.58 km).
#1 Harlem Heights
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 1,975 |
| Coordinates | 26.5161900, -81.9278700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 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 | $20.91 | $41.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.16 | $46.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
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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