How far is San Carlos Park, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from San Carlos Park, FL to Harlem, FL is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Carlos Park and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos Park and Harlem.
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Start on Tampa Road
1138 ft · 52 sec · Tampa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway
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Turn right onto Alico Road
31 m · 2 sec · Alico Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Tampa, Naples
738 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.4 mi · 55 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 San Carlos Park 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 right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 leaving San Carlos Park and Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos Park to Harlem?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 36.2 miles from San Carlos Park and 36.2 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Carlos Park and Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near LaBelle
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 San Carlos Park and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.75 km).
#1 San Carlos Park
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 16,824 |
| Coordinates | 26.4673000, -81.8014700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
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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