Origin
Cypress Lake, FL
Evening in Cypress Lake on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cypress Lake, FL to Harlem, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
70.5 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cypress Lake, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cypress Lake, FL to Harlem, FL covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palm Beach Boulevard, FL 80, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.22 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.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Cypress Lake, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 70.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palm Beach Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 40.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 876 / Cypress Lake Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 876 / Cypress Lake Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 876 / Cypress Lake Drive
Turn right onto CR 876 / Cypress Lake Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
6
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
|
FL 80
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80 toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
6
68.8 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
|
Lewis Boulevard
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cypress Lake, FL to Harlem, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
La Belle
14.4 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 40.4 mi | 55m |
| FL 80 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Summerlin Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Fowler Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lewis Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Lake Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palm Beach Boulevard
— 40.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
346 ft
·
20 sec
·
Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Winkler Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Winkler Road
3
Turn right onto CR 876
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Lake Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 869
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Summerlin Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boy Scout Drive
6
Continue on Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto FL 884
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FL 80
40 mi
·
55 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 80
13
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
FL 80
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
14
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
13th Street
16
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
17
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
18
Arrive at destination
10th Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Cypress Lake, FL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 miles.
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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cypress Lake, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cypress Lake, FL
This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cypress Lake, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Palm Beach Boulevard for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Cypress Lake, FL · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Cypress Lake, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Evening in Harlem on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
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
14 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
1h 39m 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 Cypress Lake, FL to Harlem, FL covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palm Beach Boulevard, FL 80, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Cypress Lake, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.22 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 876 / Cypress Lake Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cypress Lake, FL to Harlem, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
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