Origin
Port Orange, FL
Afternoon in Port Orange on Sunday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL
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
Trip Overview
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 .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 216.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Powers Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
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.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Powers Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orange, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Locust Street
2
Turn left onto Powers Avenue
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Powers Avenue
3
Turn left onto Dunlawton Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Dunlawton Avenue
4
Continue on Taylor Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Taylor Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge slight left
126 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
9
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Okeechobee Road
10
Keep slight right
3.4 mi
·
6 min
11
Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast 6th Avenue
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
13
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Parrott Avenue
14
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
6 min
15
Continue straight
30 mi
·
39 min
16
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
17
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
18
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
19
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
20
Continue straight
15 mi
·
19 min
21
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
22
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
13th Street
23
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
24
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 108.4 miles from Port Orange, FL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Orange, 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 Port Orange, FL
This is one driving day of about 216.8 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Orange, 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.
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.4 miles from Port Orange, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harlem, FL
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.22 one way
$72.43 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Afternoon in Harlem on Sunday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 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 29m 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 Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL covers 216.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Powers Avenue, Dunlawton Avenue, Taylor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.4 miles from Port Orange, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.22 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 straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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