How far is Silver Springs, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Silver Springs, FL to Harlem, FL is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Springs and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs and Harlem.
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Start on East Silver Springs Boulevard
573 ft · 14 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard
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Continue on East Silver Springs Boulevard
646 ft · 21 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Northeast 55th Avenue
1800 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 55th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 58th Avenue
10.5 mi · 18 min · Northeast 58th Avenue
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Continue on Baseline Road
699 ft · 13 sec · Baseline Road
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Turn right onto Southeast Babb Road
1343 ft · 1 min · Southeast Babb Road
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Turn left onto Nathan Mayo Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Mayo Highway
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
25.4 mi · 27 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Minneola
2281 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Continue on Citrus Tower Road
3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road
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Turn left
2275 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
15 mi · 19 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 Silver Springs 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.
Citrus Tower Road
Continue straight
55.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Springs and Sunny then Slight 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 Silver Springs to Harlem?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Silver Springs and 122.7 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Wales.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Springs and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 184.11 mi (296.3 km).
#1 Silver Springs
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,334 |
| Coordinates | 29.2166400, -82.0575900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $33.27 | $66.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.27 | $78.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.89 | $69.77 |
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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