How far is Harlem, OH from Glen Oak, OH?

The driving distance from Harlem, OH to Glen Oak, OH is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.94 mi
00h 24m
Flight
8.76 mi
14.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.76 mi
Kilometers
14.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.22 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Glen Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Harlem
6 mi
00h 12m
To Glen Oak
6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Glen Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Glen Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Gorsuch Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Gorsuch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlem Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Village Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Village Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Bank Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunbury Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Sunbury Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Big Walnut Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Big Walnut Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bale Kenyon Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Bale Kenyon Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Bale Kenyon Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bale Kenyon Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Orange Road

    2 m · 1 sec · East Orange Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Orange Road

    2938 ft · 56 sec · East Orange Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Orange Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Orange Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Orange Road

    2578 ft · 49 sec · East Orange Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Orange Road

    27 m · 2 sec · East Orange Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Orange Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Orange Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Holderman Street

    159 m · 25 sec · Holderman Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Primrose Avenue

    1021 ft · 50 sec · Primrose Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Boxwood Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · Boxwood Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boxwood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Glen Oak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Big Walnut Road
4.68 mi · 39%
East Orange Road
2.03 mi · 17%
Harlem Road
1.06 mi · 9%
Center Village Road
1.05 mi · 9%
Sunbury Road
1.04 mi · 9%
Red Bank Road
0.95 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Big Walnut Road

Turn right onto Big Walnut Road

4.68 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
00h 12m from Harlem
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harlem and Mostly Cloudy near Glen Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Glen Oak?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Harlem and 6 miles from Glen Oak.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harlem and Mostly Cloudy near Glen Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galena.

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Glen Oak. Straight-line distance: 8.76 mi (14.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Harlem

City in United States of America

Population4,903
Coordinates40.1517300, -82.8393400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glen Oak

This unincorporated community in Delaware County, Ohio, is situated at an elevation of 961 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.1786800, -83.0014200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-82.83934, 40.15173)
End: Glen Oak (-83.00142, 40.17868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.56 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.78 $3.56
Premium $4.79 $2.01 $4.02
Diesel $4.30 $1.81 $3.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Glen Oak. The current time is 10:50:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.