Origin
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, FL to Avon Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
78 mi
126 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlem, FL
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Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harlem, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Sugarland Highway, Port Everglades Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.5 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.42 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
39 miles from Harlem, 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 40m. Total distance: 78 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 78 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.5 miles on 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Sugarland Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78 miles you will encounter 17 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
9
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9C
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
6
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Southwest 30th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 30th Avenue
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 Harlem, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
Fort Lauderdale
58.1 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Naples
58.1 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 40.5 mi | 48m |
| Sugarland Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I 75 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 30th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| SR 84 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Francisco Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sonora Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 40.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on 10th Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
7th Street
4
Continue on Georgia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
5
Turn left onto South WC Owen Avenue
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
South WC Owen Avenue
6
Turn right onto Sonora Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sonora Avenue
7
Turn left onto Francisco Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Francisco Street
8
Turn right onto US 27; FL 80
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Sugarland Highway
9
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi
·
48 min
·
US 27; FL 80
10
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 27
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 9C
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
SR 84
Toward I 595 East, SR 84 East
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 84
Toward SR 84 East
18
Turn right onto Southwest 30th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 30th Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto SR 818
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Griffin Road
20
Turn slight left
107 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
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 39 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 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 Avon Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Harlem, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harlem, FL
This is one driving day of about 78 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39 mi from Harlem, FL · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avon Park, FL
The final approach into Avon Park, 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
$12.42 one way
$24.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Avon Park, FL
Morning in Avon Park on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Harlem, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Sugarland Highway, Port Everglades Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Harlem, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.42 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 78 miles you will encounter 17 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 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Harlem, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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