Origin
San Carlos Park, FL
Afternoon in San Carlos Park on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Carlos Park, FL to Harlem, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Carlos Park, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Carlos Park, FL to Harlem, FL covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Carlos Boulevard, Three Oaks Parkway, Alico Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Boulevard | — | — |
| Three Oaks Parkway | — | — |
| Alico Road | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| FL 80 | — | — |
| Palm Beach Boulevard | — | — |
| US 27 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Carlos Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos Park, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Tampa Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Tampa Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Carlos Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Three Oaks Parkway
4
Turn right onto Alico Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Alico Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Tampa, Naples
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75: Tampa, Naples
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 North: Tampa
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 North: Tampa
8
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
10
Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40 mi
·
55 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
11
Keep slight right
6.0 mi
·
7 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
13
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
14
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
13th Street
15
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
16
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from San Carlos Park, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.05 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.54 | $25.07 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Harlem, FL
Afternoon in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Alva, FL
36 mi in
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
15 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
1h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
72.4 mi in 1h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: San Carlos Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Carlos Park, FL to Harlem, FL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Carlos Park, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Carlos Park, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harlem, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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