How far is North Fort Myers, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from North Fort Myers, FL to Harlem, FL is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.55 mi
01h 12m
Flight
57.56 mi
92.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.56 mi
Kilometers
92.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.55 mi
Kilometers
103.89 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Wed, Apr 29, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in North Fort Myers
Wed, Apr 29, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fort Myers
2026-04-29T16:28
Arrive Harlem
Wed, Apr 29, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fort Myers
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
LaBelle
FL

City in Florida

From North Fort Myers
31.2 mi
00h 36m
To Harlem
33.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Fort Myers and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fort Myers and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on North Tamiami Trail

    16 m · 5 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pondella Road

    47 m · 11 sec · Pondella Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    75 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · South Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Tamiami Trail

    1 km · 51 sec · North Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Edison Bridge South

    1 mi · 2 min · Edison Bridge South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto First Street

    1 mi · 3 min · First Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Palm Beach Boulevard

    44.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fort Myers and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palm Beach Boulevard
50.3 mi · 78%
US 27 South
7.72 mi · 12%
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2%
First Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Edison Bridge South
1.02 mi · 2%
North Tamiami Trail
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Palm Beach Boulevard

Continue on Palm Beach Boulevard

44.3 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaBelle
00h 36m from North Fort Myers
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving North Fort Myers and Mostly Clear near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Fort Myers to Harlem?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from North Fort Myers and 33.3 miles from Harlem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Fort Myers and Mostly Clear near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near LaBelle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

45 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

67 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

82 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fort Myers and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 57.56 mi (92.63 km).

North Fort Myers

#1 North Fort Myers

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place

Population39,407
Coordinates26.6672900, -81.8800900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tamiami Trail (-81.880176, 26.667243)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.91
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.46 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.48 $20.96
Premium $4.90 $11.16 $22.33
Diesel $4.35 $9.92 $19.84

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between North Fort Myers and Harlem. The current time is 16:28:24.

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.