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Trip from Harlem, FL to Saint Augustine, FL

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

264.5 mi

426 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 11m ★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Harlem, FL, FL

Harlem, FL

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city in St. Johns County, Florida, United States

Saint Augustine, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harlem, FL to Saint Augustine, FL covers 264.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 4, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.18 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

132.2 miles from Harlem, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 264.5 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 65.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 264.5 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 88.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
88.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
8
154.2 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

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 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
7
211.2 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
7
247.5 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Saint Augustine

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 298 Toward US 1: Saint Augustine
9
247.7 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes ,...

Towns Along This Route

Between Harlem, FL and Saint Augustine, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Faver Dykes and Fort Matanzas.

Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

88.2 mi in | ~2h 1m

Tampa

154.2 mi in | ~3h 12m

Jacksonville

209.7 mi in | ~4h 16m

Faver Dykes

247.7 mi in | ~4h 58m

Fort Matanzas

247.7 mi in | ~4h 58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 65.6 mi 1h 10m
I 4 54.7 mi 1h 2m
I 95 35.3 mi 38m
Industrial Drive 34.4 mi 46m
US 441 31.8 mi 40m
US 1 16.3 mi 23m
US 27 15.3 mi 19m
Parrott Avenue 4.3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 65.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, FL and Saint Augustine, 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

10 mi · 14 min · US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto FL 78 Detour

34 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
9

Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

4.3 mi · 8 min · Parrott Avenue
10

Continue on US 441

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 441
11

Continue on US 441

31 mi · 39 min · US 441
12

Turn sharp right onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 49 sec · FL 60
Use the left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on this road

295 ft · 7 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 259 Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
19

Merge onto I 4

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
21

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
22

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 38 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 298 Toward US 1: Saint Augustine Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork

206 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26

Turn straight onto US 1

12 mi · 15 min · US 1
27

Continue on US 1

4.2 mi · 7 min · US 1
28

Turn right onto Carrera Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Carrera Street
29

At end of road, turn right onto Cordova Street

84 ft · 3 sec · Cordova Street
30

Arrive at destination

Cordova Street

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 132.2 miles from Harlem, FL, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.2 miles or 2h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Augustine, 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 264.5 miles and 5h 24m.

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 Florida's Turnpike for about 65.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.2 mi from Harlem, FL · 2h 48m into the drive

Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

132 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.2 miles from Harlem, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.6 miles.

Arriving in Saint Augustine, FL

The final approach into Saint Augustine, 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 Saint Augustine, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $15 near mile 264.5
View on nps.gov
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 246.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.18 one way

$88.37 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $47.86 $95.72
premium $4.90 $50.98 $101.97
diesel $5.64 $58.76 $117.53

Estimated Tolls: $4.59

Florida's Turnpike (65.6 mi) $4.59

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

$44

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.4 0 $27.77 $12.70
Efficient EV 66.1 0 $23.14 $10.58
EV Truck/SUV 105.8 1 $37.03 $16.93

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Harlem, FL

Afternoon in Harlem on Monday

Local time

12:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Augustine, FL

Afternoon in Saint Augustine on Monday

Local time

12:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

1 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

5h 24m 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 Saint Augustine, FL covers 264.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 4, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.2 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 $44.18 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 22 significant decision points across 264.5 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 88.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Harlem, FL and Saint Augustine, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Faver Dykes and Fort Matanzas.

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