Origin
Harlem, FL
Afternoon in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Lehigh Acres, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harlem, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 80, US 27, Joel Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.5 miles on FL 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 50.7 miles, with most of the trip on FL 80 and US 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.5 miles on FL 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 80 and US 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harlem Academy Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Harlem Academy Avenue
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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13th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 13th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lewis Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
FL 80
Take the exit onto FL 80 toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
FL 80
Turn left onto FL 80
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Harlem, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Myers along the way.
Fort Myers
8.8 mi in
|
~12m
|
via FL 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 80 | 34.5 mi | 45m |
| US 27 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Joel Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 12th Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lewis Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Harlem Academy Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 13th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FL 80
— 34.5 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Lehigh Acres, 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
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27; FL 80
8
Take the exit onto FL 80
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
FL 80
Toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
9
Turn left onto FL 80
34 mi
·
44 min
·
FL 80
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 884
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Joel Boulevard
11
Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East 12th Street
12
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Avenue North
13
Arrive at destination
Richmond Avenue North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Harlem, FL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lehigh Acres, FL
The final approach into Lehigh Acres, 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
$8.07 one way
$16.14 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Lehigh Acres, FL
Afternoon in Lehigh Acres on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 13m 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 Lehigh Acres, FL covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 80, US 27, Joel Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 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 $8.07 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 is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Harlem, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Myers along the way.
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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