How far is Lake Butler, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Harlem, FL is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Harlem.
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Start on the route
542 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
630 ft · 29 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1331 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
124 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 6th Avenue
47 m · 5 sec · 6th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Conroy Windermere Road
709 ft · 24 sec · Conroy Windermere Road
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Turn right onto Apopka Vineland Road
7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road
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Continue on Kissimmee Vineland Road
1486 ft · 36 sec · Kissimmee Vineland Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East, I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa
51 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2031 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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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 Lake Butler and Harlem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Harlem?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Sebring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Lake Butler and 86.5 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Sebring
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 Sebring.
Sebring
Winter Haven
Okeechobee
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 127.13 mi (204.59 km).
#1 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.10 | $50.20 |
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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