How far is Lake City, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Harlem, FL is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Harlem.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
106 m · 14 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
29.2 mi · 31 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Minneola
2281 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Continue on Citrus Tower Road
3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road
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Turn left
2275 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 19 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 City and Harlem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 01h 42m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake City and Mostly Cloudy then 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 City to Harlem?
The road trip is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Horizon West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Lake City and 161.2 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Horizon West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horizon West.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 259.62 mi (417.82 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.41 | $98.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
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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