How far is Orlando, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Harlem, FL is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
162.15 mi
02h 43m
Flight
127.15 mi
204.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.15 mi
Kilometers
204.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.15 mi
Kilometers
260.96 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T08:05
Arrive Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
81.3 mi
01h 21m
To Harlem
80.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road

    31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Harlem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenansville Road
81.7 mi · 50%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 40%
I 4 West
5.9 mi · 4%
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
US 441
0.84 mi · 1%
Miami
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

65.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 21m from Orlando
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando 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 Orlando to Harlem?

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Orlando and 80.8 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 35.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 127.15 mi (204.63 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
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: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.66 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.45
11.44 gal · 43.32 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.73 $47.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.29 $52.58
Premium $4.90 $28.01 $56.01
Diesel $4.35 $24.88 $49.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Harlem. The current time is 08:05:48.

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.