How far is Tavares, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Tavares, FL to Harlem, FL is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tavares and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares and Harlem.
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Start on East Alfred Street
91 m · 8 sec · East Alfred Street
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Turn right onto North Disston Avenue
665 ft · 29 sec · North Disston Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
2015 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2124 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duncan Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palm Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Palm Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left
602 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
11 mi · 16 min
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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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2264 ft · 37 sec
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1202 ft · 19 sec
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2.7 mi · 4 min
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1.4 km · 1 min
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38.8 mi · 51 min
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10.3 mi · 15 min
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52.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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3 mi · 3 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 Tavares and Harlem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Palm Avenue
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52.1 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tavares 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 Tavares to Harlem?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Tavares and 103.8 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tavares and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Park
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 Avon Park.
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Winter Haven
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 150.43 mi (242.1 km).
#1 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $27.96 | $55.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.00 | $66.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
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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