Origin
Harlem, OH
Morning in Harlem on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, OH to Glen Oak, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlem, OH
cottonbro studio
Glen Oak, OH
David McElwee
Trip Overview
This straightforward 11.9-mile drive from Harlem to Glen Oak in Ohio is a quick trip, taking about 24 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. You'll be navigating primarily local roads like Big Walnut Road and East Orange Road, with no highway driving involved. This route offers a simple, direct journey through the Midwest region, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Harlem Road, are characteristic of smaller, community-focused thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Big Walnut Road. This drive lacks the high-speed segments of interstate travel, instead offering a more measured pace as you navigate through local areas. It's a driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent turns rather than long, straightaways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Big Walnut Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 CR 17 / Harlem Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 12 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 (CR 17 / Harlem Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Big Walnut Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
CR 17 / Harlem Road
Turn left onto CR 17 / Harlem Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Red Bank Road
At end of road, turn right onto Red Bank Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Big Walnut Road
Turn right onto Big Walnut Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Primrose Avenue
Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Boxwood Drive
Turn left onto Boxwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Orange Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Harlem Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Village Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sunbury Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Red Bank Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bale Kenyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Primrose Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Big Walnut Road
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, OH and Glen Oak, OH.
1
Start on Gorsuch Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gorsuch Road
2
Turn left onto CR 17
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlem Road
3
Turn left onto CR 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Village Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Road
5
Turn left onto Sunbury Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunbury Road
6
Turn right onto Big Walnut Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Big Walnut Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Bale Kenyon Road
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bale Kenyon Road
8
Continue on Bale Kenyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bale Kenyon Road
9
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Orange Road
10
Continue on TWP 114
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Orange Road
11
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Orange Road
12
Continue on TWP 114
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Orange Road
13
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
88 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Orange Road
14
Continue on TWP 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orange Road
15
Turn right onto Holderman Street
523 ft
·
24 sec
·
Holderman Street
16
Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Primrose Avenue
17
Turn left onto Boxwood Drive
452 ft
·
19 sec
·
Boxwood Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Boxwood Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Glen Oak, OH
Morning in Glen Oak on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph
44% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
26 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
24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harlem, OH to Glen Oak, OH covers 11.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Big Walnut Road, East Orange Road, Harlem Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Harlem, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 17 / Harlem Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Big Walnut Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harlem, OH to Glen Oak, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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