Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Afternoon in Fort Myers on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers, 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
1h 29m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Harlem, FL covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 40.4 mi | 55m |
| FL 80 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| I 75 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Hanson Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Lewis Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ortiz Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harlem Academy Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palm Beach Boulevard
— 40.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on this road
438 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hanson Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hanson Street
5
Continue on Hanson Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanson Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 865
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ortiz Avenue
7
Continue on CR 865
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ortiz Avenue
8
Turn right onto FL 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto FL 80
40 mi
·
55 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 80
14
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
FL 80
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
15
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
13th Street
17
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
18
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
19
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Fort Myers, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ironbridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hanson Street
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Lewis Boulevard
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Alva, FL
31 mi in
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
12 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
62.9 mi in 1h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on Palm Beach Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ironbridge Boulevard.
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 62.9 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 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Fort Myers, FL to Harlem, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
La Belle
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harlem, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ironbridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Hanson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harlem, FL before heading back.
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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