Origin
Harlem, FL
Afternoon in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
99.7 mi
160 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Florida Ridge, FL
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The drive from Harlem, FL to Florida Ridge, FL covers 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Industrial Drive, Park Street, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.87 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
49.9 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Drive | 34.4 mi | 46m |
| Park Street | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| US 27 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Parrott Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 1 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Florida Ridge, FL.
Start on 10th Street
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto 13th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 27; FL 80
Continue on US 27; FL 80
Turn right onto FL 78 Detour
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
Turn right onto FL 70
Turn left onto FL 713
Continue on FL 713
Continue on FL 713
Turn left onto US 1
Turn left onto CR 606
Turn left onto 7th Road Southwest
Arrive at destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florida Ridge, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Harlem, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Harlem, FL
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 2h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Harlem, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 13th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto FL 78 Detour / Industrial Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 606 / 9th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$15.87 one way
$31.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
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: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Florida Ridge on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 99.7 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 early in the drive near Harlem Academy Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harlem Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Lewis Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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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