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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.57 mi
02h 57m
Flight
127.13 mi
204.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.13 mi
Kilometers
204.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.57 mi
Kilometers
263.24 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Butler
Sun, May 31, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Butler
2026-05-30T19:26
Arrive Harlem
Sat, May 30, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Butler
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sebring
FL

City in Florida

From Lake Butler
77.1 mi
01h 28m
To Harlem
86.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    542 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    630 ft · 29 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    124 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 6th Avenue

    47 m · 5 sec · 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Conroy Windermere Road

    709 ft · 24 sec · Conroy Windermere Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Apopka Vineland Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kissimmee Vineland Road

    1486 ft · 36 sec · Kissimmee Vineland Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East, I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa

    51 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2031 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont

    2503 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2264 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1202 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 51 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
124 mi · 76%
I 4 West
13.4 mi · 8%
Apopka Vineland Road
7.81 mi · 5%
6th Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
Harlem Academy Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sebring
01h 28m from Lake Butler
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sebring, 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 Sebring.

RAIL

Sebring

1 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

63 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Okeechobee

66 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Lakeland

79 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 127.13 mi (204.59 km).

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#1 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population15,400
Coordinates28.5016700, -81.5409100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.541399, 28.50069)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Butler and Harlem. The current time is 19:26:08.

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.