How far is Melbourne, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Melbourne, FL to Harlem, FL is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne and Harlem.
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Start on Waverly Place
693 ft · 36 sec · Waverly Place
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Turn right onto East Fee Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Fee Avenue
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Turn left onto South Babcock Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street
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Continue on Babcock Street Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2184 ft · 36 sec
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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 Melbourne and Harlem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Harlem?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Cypress Quarters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Melbourne and 71.8 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melbourne and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Cypress Quarters
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 Cypress Quarters.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 95.35 mi (153.45 km).
#1 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.
| Population | 83,376 |
| Coordinates | 28.0836300, -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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