Origin
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Monday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, FL to Keystone, FL
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
190.6 mi
307 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Harlem, FL to Keystone, FL covers 190.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, I 4, FL 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.2 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.3 miles from Harlem, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 9m highway drive covering 190.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.2 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 42 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 103.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 190.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 138.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
138.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
8
165.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport...
8
170.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
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 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport,...
7
171 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 589 Toll
8
180.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Gunn Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Gunn Highway
Towns Along This Route
Between Harlem, FL and Keystone, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Clearwater and Gunn Highway.
Saint Petersburg
165.1 mi in
|
~3h 29m
Clearwater
170.3 mi in
|
~3h 36m
Gunn Highway
180.8 mi in
|
~3h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 103.2 mi | 2h 9m |
| I 4 | 25.7 mi | 28m |
| FL 60 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Polk Parkway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Bartow Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Veterans Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 275 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Boy Scout Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 103.2 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Keystone, FL.
1
Start on 10th Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
13th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto US 27; FL 80
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 27; FL 80
7
Continue on US 27; FL 80
51 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 27
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 27
37 mi
·
49 min
·
US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto FL 60
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 98
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Polk Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 4
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 275
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60, FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
24
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward FL 589 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
26
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 10
Toward Ehrlich Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Gunn Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto Ehrlich Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ehrlich Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Continue on Gunn Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Gunn Highway
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on Gunn Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gunn Highway
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
34
Turn left onto Race Track Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Race Track Road
Use the left lane.
35
Enter roundabout onto Boy Scout Road
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
Boy Scout Road
36
Continue on Boy Scout Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Boy Scout Road
37
At end of road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Tarpon Springs Road
38
Turn right onto Tyler Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tyler Road
39
Turn right onto Tyler Run Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tyler Run Avenue
40
Continue on Brooker Creek Drive
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brooker Creek Drive
41
Turn right onto Blue Tick Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Blue Tick Road
42
Arrive at destination
Blue Tick Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.3 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keystone, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harlem, 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 Harlem, FL
This is one driving day of about 190.6 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harlem, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 103.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.3 mi from Harlem, FL · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.2 miles.
Arriving in Keystone, FL
The final approach into Keystone, 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 Keystone, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.84 one way
$63.68 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| premium | $4.90 | $36.74 | $73.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.34 | $84.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Veterans Expressway
(6.4 mi)
$0.51
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
$32
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.68 | $12.20 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Keystone, FL
Morning in Keystone on Monday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Keystone, FL covers 190.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, I 4, FL 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.3 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 $31.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 190.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 138.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Harlem, FL and Keystone, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg, Clearwater and Gunn Highway.
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