Origin
Buenaventura Lakes, FL
Morning in Buenaventura Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
145.9 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL covers 145.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kumquat Lane, Florida Parkway, Buenaventura Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 145.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kumquat Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kumquat Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buenaventura Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Osceola Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 441 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenansville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kumquat Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buenaventura Lakes, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Gardenia Road
466 ft
·
23 sec
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Gardenia Road
2
Turn right onto Kumquat Lane
259 ft
·
17 sec
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Kumquat Lane
3
Turn left onto Florida Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Florida Parkway
4
Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Buenaventura Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East Osceola Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Osceola Parkway
6
Turn left onto Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
7
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
55 mi
·
58 min
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Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
9
Keep slight right
246 ft
·
7 sec
10
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
11
Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
31 mi
·
39 min
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Kenansville Road
12
Continue straight
4.8 mi
·
9 min
13
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue straight
30 mi
·
39 min
15
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
17
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
18
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
19
Continue straight
15 mi
·
19 min
20
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
21
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
13th Street
22
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
23
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buenaventura Lakes, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buenaventura Lakes, FL
This is one driving day of about 145.9 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.9 mi from Buenaventura Lakes, FL · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harlem, FL
The final approach into Harlem, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Harlem, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.22 one way
$46.45 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| premium | $4.72 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.21 | $64.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL covers 145.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kumquat Lane, Florida Parkway, Buenaventura Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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