Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Oak, OH
David McElwee
Harlem, OH
cottonbro studio
The drive from Glen Oak, OH to Harlem, OH covers 11.9 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Big Walnut Road, East Orange Road, Harlem Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Big Walnut Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Primrose Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Primrose Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Holderman Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (TWP 114 / East Orange Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Holderman Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114 / East Orange Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Big Walnut Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto Gorsuch Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Orange Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Harlem Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Village Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sunbury Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Red Bank Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bale Kenyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Primrose Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Oak, OH and Harlem, OH.
Start on Boxwood Drive
Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
Turn left onto Holderman Street
Turn left onto TWP 114
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
Continue on TWP 114
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
Continue on TWP 114
Enter roundabout onto Bale Kenyon Road
Continue on Bale Kenyon Road
Enter roundabout onto Big Walnut Road
Continue on Big Walnut Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sunbury Road
Turn right onto Red Bank Road
Turn left onto CR 25
Turn right onto CR 17
At end of road, turn right onto Gorsuch Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Glen Oak on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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