How far is Key West, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Key West, FL to Harlem, FL is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Key West and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key West and Harlem.
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Start on George Street
112 m · 21 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Flagler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
1367 ft · 41 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
19.2 mi · 24 min · Okeechobee Road
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Continue straight
55.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Olympia Street
1 mi · 3 min · Olympia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
985 ft · 27 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
782 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2231 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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Turn right 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 Key West and Harlem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New Seven Mile Bridge
Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Key West and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Key West to Harlem?
The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Key West and 119.2 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.93 one way or $69.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Key West and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Florida City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum
Florida City City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Key West and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 159.41 mi (256.55 km).
#1 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23,767 |
| Coordinates | 24.5552400, -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.22 | $82.45 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
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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