How far is The Villages, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from The Villages, FL to Harlem, FL is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Villages and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and Harlem.
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Start on Morse Boulevard
1287 ft · 43 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rio Grande Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenida Central
965 ft · 31 sec · Avenida Central
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Turn right
28.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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10.6 mi · 15 min
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13.2 mi · 19 min
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2264 ft · 37 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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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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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 The Villages 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.
Avenida Central
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.
Sunny leaving The Villages and Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Villages to Harlem?
The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Frostproof is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from The Villages and 119.1 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Villages and Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Frostproof
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 Frostproof.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Villages and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 163.81 mi (263.62 km).
#1 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $31.03 | $62.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
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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