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Florida Ridge, FL
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Trip from Florida Ridge, FL to Harlem, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
100 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florida Ridge, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Harlem, FL covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 78, Okeechobee Road, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on FL 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 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
50 miles from Florida Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 100 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Florida Ridge, FL to Harlem, FL covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 606 / 9th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (CR 606 / 9th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (FL 713 / Turnpike Feeder Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 606 / 9th Street Southwest
Turn right onto CR 606 / 9th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / US Highway 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Highway 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
FL 713 / Turnpike Feeder Road
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713 / Turnpike Feeder Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
FL 70
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
98.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
Lewis Boulevard
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 78 | 34.4 mi | 46m |
| Okeechobee Road | 27.2 mi | 33m |
| US 27 | 15.9 mi | 20m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| FL 70 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Parrott Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
FL 78
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florida Ridge, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Road Southwest
2
Turn right onto CR 606
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto US 1
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 1
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 713
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
5
Continue on FL 713
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 713
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
7
Turn right onto FL 70
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Okeechobee Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 70
9
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast 6th Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
11
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto FL 78
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 78
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 78
30 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 78
14
Turn right onto US 27; FL 78
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
15
Continue on US 27; FL 78
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
16
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
17
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
18
Continue on US 27
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 27
19
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
13th Street
21
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
22
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
23
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 50 miles from Florida Ridge, FL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
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 Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Florida Ridge, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 78 for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Florida Ridge, FL · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Florida Ridge, 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
$15.92 one way
$31.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Turnpike Feeder Road
(3 mi)
$0.21
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
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:04 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
2 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 20m 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 Florida Ridge, FL to Harlem, FL covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 78, Okeechobee Road, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from Florida Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 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 100 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (CR 606 / 9th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1 / US Highway 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (FL 713 / Turnpike Feeder Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Florida Ridge, FL to Harlem, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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