How far is Punta Gorda, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Punta Gorda, FL to Harlem, FL is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda and Harlem.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Carmalita Street
1903 ft · 58 sec · Carmalita Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Olympia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.5 mi · 56 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
7.7 mi · 9 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 Punta Gorda and Harlem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punta Gorda 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 to Harlem?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 and 37.5 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punta Gorda 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Punta Gorda and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 68.77 mi (110.68 km).
#1 Punta Gorda
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,698 |
| Coordinates | 26.9297800, -82.0453700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
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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