How far is Punta Gorda Isles, FL from Harlem, FL?

The driving distance from Punta Gorda Isles, FL to Harlem, FL is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
80.11 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.63 mi
113.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.63 mi
Kilometers
113.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.92 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Tue, May 5, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Punta Gorda Isles
Tue, May 5, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punta Gorda Isles
2026-05-05T06:00
Arrive Harlem
Tue, May 5, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punta Gorda Isles
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
Lehigh Acres
FL

Census designated place

From Punta Gorda Isles
40.7 mi
00h 47m
To Harlem
39.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda Isles and Harlem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda Isles and Harlem.

  1. 1

    Start on West Marion Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · West Marion Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coronado Drive

    2669 ft · 1 min · Coronado Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aqui Esta Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Aqui Esta Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    5 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tuckers Grade

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East

    64 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    40.5 mi · 56 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Punta Gorda Isles 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palm Beach Boulevard
46.5 mi · 58%
I 75 South
16.3 mi · 20%
US 27 South
7.72 mi · 10%
Tamiami Trail
4.95 mi · 6%
Aqui Esta Drive
2.27 mi · 3%
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Palm Beach Boulevard

Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

40.5 mi · 00h 56m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehigh Acres
00h 47m from Punta Gorda Isles
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punta Gorda Isles and Mostly Sunny 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 Punta Gorda Isles to Harlem?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lehigh Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Punta Gorda Isles and 39.5 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punta Gorda Isles and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Lehigh Acres

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

27 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

60 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

105 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punta Gorda Isles and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 70.63 mi (113.66 km).

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#1 Punta Gorda Isles

City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States of America

Population18,306
Coordinates26.9175600, -82.0784200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Harlem

#2 Harlem

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

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Marion Avenue (-82.078382, 26.91753)
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.01 $26.01
Premium $4.90 $13.86 $27.71
Diesel $4.35 $12.31 $24.62

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Punta Gorda Isles and Harlem. The current time is 06:00:16.

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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.