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Trip from Land O' Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

177.9 mi

286 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 34m ★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 39m

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

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Land O' Lakes, FL

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Harlem, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL covers 177.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 $28.32 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 103.2 mi 2h 10m
I 4 17.4 mi 18m
FL 60 14.8 mi 18m
I 75 12.7 mi 13m
Polk Parkway 9.4 mi 10m
Bartow Road 6.9 mi 9m
State Road 54 4.4 mi 6m
Land O' Lakes Boulevard 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 103.2 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Harlem, FL.

1

Start on this road

207 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Bell Lake Road

290 ft · 10 sec · Bell Lake Road
3

Turn left onto US 41

1.9 mi · 3 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
4

Turn left onto FL 54

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on FL 56

0.4 mi · 38 sec · State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Continue on FL 56

0.1 mi · 8 sec · FL 56
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
9

Merge onto I 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 75
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 12 min · I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 261 Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 4

17 mi · 18 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 27 Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on FL 570 Toll

9.4 mi · 10 min · Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 10 Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto US 98

6.9 mi · 9 min · Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
19

Turn left onto US 98; FL 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on FL 60

0.3 mi · 26 sec · FL 60
21

Continue on FL 60

11 mi · 13 min · FL 60
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on FL 60

3.7 mi · 4 min · FL 60
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork

272 ft · 7 sec
25

Merge onto US 27

23 mi · 28 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on US 27; US 98

10 mi · 14 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
27

Continue on US 27; US 98

55 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
28

Merge onto US 27; FL 78

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27; FL 78
29

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
30

Continue on US 27

15 mi · 19 min · US 27
31

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
32

Turn right onto 13th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 13th Street
33

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
34

Turn left onto 10th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 10th Street
35

Arrive at destination

10th 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 89 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, or about 1h 51m 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 39 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Land O' Lakes, 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 Land O' Lakes, FL

This is one driving day of about 177.9 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Land O' Lakes, 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.

human settlement in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frostproof, FL

89 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

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebring, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Empire Coffee & Deli

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17276017816

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Babe Coffee Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18137232223

Visit website

Latte Vino

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lutz, Florida

2.3 mi

Elevation Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lutz, Florida

2.7 mi

Empire Coffee & Deli

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17276017816

Visit website

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18139498299

Visit website

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18139492428

Visit website

Bee Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18138096787

Visit website

Babe Coffee Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18137232223

Visit website

Latte Vino

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18133889452

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18132526556

Visit website

The Muddy Root Kava Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+18132847491

Visit website

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.3

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 12.7

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18139480807

Visit website

Socotra Yemeni Coffee & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18137907444

Visit website

Felicitous (on 51st)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18139812634

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.6 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101.7

Sebring, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

New Tampa Recreational Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 12.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18139752794

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South I 75: Naples
8
20.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

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 261 Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
7
21.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 East: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 4 East: Orlando
8
39.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

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 27 Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
49.4 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

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 10 Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.32 one way

$56.63 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $30.80 $61.61
premium $4.72 $33.08 $66.16
diesel $5.61 $39.28 $78.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Sebring, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.4 0 $18.68 $8.54
Efficient EV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12
EV Truck/SUV 71.2 0 $24.91 $11.39

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Land O' Lakes, FL

Afternoon in Land O' Lakes on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

SSW 2 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Harlem, FL

Afternoon in Harlem on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

12 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

3h 46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 177.9 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 35 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?

10/10

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 8.6 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 177.9 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 8.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Land O' Lakes, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Avon Park.

Orlando

20.3 mi in | ~25m

Winter Haven

39.6 mi in | ~47m

Bartow

49.4 mi in | ~59m

Avon Park

72.7 mi in | ~1h 31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 177.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Harlem, FL covers 177.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 89 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 177.9 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 8.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Land O' Lakes, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Avon Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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