How far is Homosassa Springs, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homosassa Springs and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homosassa Springs and Harlem.
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Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
37 m · 5 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
8.1 mi · 10 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
957 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Mildred Avenue
109 m · 11 sec · Mildred Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Cortez Boulevard
11.1 mi · 15 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
1128 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 27
22.6 mi · 28 min · US 27
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
15 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard
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Turn right onto 13th Street
630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homosassa Springs and Harlem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 27
Continue straight
55.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Homosassa Springs and Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homosassa Springs to Harlem?
The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Homosassa Springs and 132.7 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.64 one way or $69.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homosassa Springs and Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
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 Lake Wales.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 173.91 mi (279.88 km).
#1 Homosassa Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 13,791 |
| Coordinates | 28.8035900, -82.5759300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 26.7375700, -80.9509000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.38 | $76.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.32 | $72.65 |
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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