The drive from Ferry Pass, FL to Harlem, FL covers 577.1 miles and takes about 11h 2m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, US 27, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.8 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
288.6 miles from Ferry Pass, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 11m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 577.1 miles and 11h 2m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 282.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 577.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 391.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 420.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
391.8 mi into trip|~7h 1m in|Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
420.9 mi into trip|~7h 33m in
Take the exit toward Minneola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 278
Toward Minneola
6
421.4 mi into trip|~7h 33m in|North Hancock Road
Turn right onto North Hancock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
424.3 mi into trip|~7h 39m in|Citrus Tower Boulevard
Turn left onto Citrus Tower 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.
Between Ferry Pass, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Minneola.
Florida's Turnpike South
391.8 mi in|~7h 1m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
391.8 mi in|~7h 1m|via Florida's Turnpike
Minneola
420.9 mi in|~7h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
282.8 mi
5h 3m
US 27
148 mi
3h 12m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike
29.2 mi
31m
Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
North Hancock Road
2.4 mi
3m
Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Citrus Tower Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.8 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Pass, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on CR 290
0.5 mi·58 sec·East Olive Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto FL 291
0.2 mi·37 sec·North Davis Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 291
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Davis Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 291
0.2 mi·36 sec·FL 291
5
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 10 East: TallahasseeUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
8
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
29 mi·31 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 278Toward MinneolaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi·3 min·North Hancock Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Ridge Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi·4 min·Citrus Tower Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Citrus Tower Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Citrus Tower Road
15
Turn left onto US 27
0.4 mi·45 sec·US 27
16
Continue on US 27
11 mi·14 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27
13 mi·18 min·US 27
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 27
19
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 27
2.7 mi·3 min·US 27
21
Continue on US 27
0.9 mi·1 min·US 27
22
Continue on US 27
39 mi·50 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 27; US 98
10 mi·14 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 27; US 98
55 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
25
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
26
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
27
Continue on US 27
15 mi·19 min·US 27
28
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·13th Street
30
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Harlem Academy Avenue
31
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft·3 sec·10th Street
32
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 288.6 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, or about 5h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 127 miles or 2h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.6 miles or 5h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 288.6 miles or 5h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 45m
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 Ferry Pass, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ferry Pass, FL
Aim for roughly 289 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Harlem, FL
Aim for roughly 289 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Ferry Pass, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 288.6 mi from Ferry Pass, FL
· 5h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$25
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.86 one way
$183.72 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg202 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$99.92
$199.85
premium
$4.72
$107.31
$214.62
diesel
$5.61
$127.42
$254.83
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Florida's Turnpike
(29.2 mi)$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Tolls
$2
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
45 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Ionna Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ocala, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 11
Tesla: 10
ChargePoint: 9
Blink: 6
EV Connect: 4
Electrify America: 3
Tesla Destination: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
173.1
2
$60.60
$27.70
Efficient EV
144.3
1
$50.50
$23.08
EV Truck/SUV
230.8
2
$80.79
$36.93
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ferry Pass, FL
Afternoon
in Ferry Pass on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harlem, FL
Afternoon
in Harlem on Thursday
Local time
4:17 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
20 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
11h 2m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ferry Pass, FL to Harlem, FL covers 577.1 miles and takes about 11h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 27, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 289 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 288.6 miles from Ferry Pass, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $91.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 577.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 391.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 420.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ferry Pass, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Minneola.
