Origin
Port Orange, FL
Afternoon in Port Orange on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
216.8 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
The drive from Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL covers 216.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Powers Avenue, Dunlawton Avenue, Taylor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.22 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
108.4 miles from Port Orange, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 216.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dunlawton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okeechobee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orange, FL and Harlem, FL.
Start on Locust Street
Turn left onto Powers Avenue
Turn left onto Dunlawton Avenue
Continue on Taylor Road
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn right
Continue straight
Merge slight left
Turn slight right
Continue straight
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
Turn right onto 13th Street
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.4 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Port Orange, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Port Orange, FL
This is one driving day of about 216.8 miles and 3h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.4 mi from Port Orange, FL · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108.4 miles from Port Orange, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Harlem, 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 Harlem, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.22 one way
$72.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $39.23 | $78.46 |
| premium | $4.90 | $41.79 | $83.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.17 | $96.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.76 | $10.41 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.35 | $13.88 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Port Orange on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Harlem on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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