How far is Lakeland Highlands, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland Highlands, FL to Harlem, FL is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland Highlands and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland Highlands and Harlem.
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Start on Scott Lake Road
2673 ft · 1 min · Scott Lake Road
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Turn left onto Boy Scout Ranch Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Boy Scout Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bartow Road
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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 Lakeland Highlands 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland Highlands 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 Lakeland Highlands to Harlem?
The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Lake Placid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Lakeland Highlands and 67.7 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland Highlands and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Placid
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 Placid.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland Highlands and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 104.36 mi (167.95 km).
#1 Lakeland Highlands
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 11,056 |
| Coordinates | 27.9597500, -81.9500800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
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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