Origin
Shady Hills, FL
Morning in Shady Hills on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Hills, FL to Harlem, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
210.8 mi
339 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shady Hills, FL
Jose Valverde
Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Harlem, FL covers 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monteverde Drive, Bosley Drive, Shady Hills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.55 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
105.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 210.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 210.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monteverde Drive 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 38m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monteverde Drive | — | — |
| Bosley Drive | — | — |
| Shady Hills Road | — | — |
| State Road 52 | — | — |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | — | — |
| State Road 54 | — | — |
| State Road 56 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Monteverde Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Dalberg Drive
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dalberg Drive
2
Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Monteverde Drive
3
Turn right onto Bosley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bosley Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shady Hills Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 52
6
Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
7
Turn left onto State Road 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 54
8
Continue on State Road 56
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Road 56
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
10
Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
13 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4: Tampa, Orlando
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 East: Orlando
15
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
17
Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
19
Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
20
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
21
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
22
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
23
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
24
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
26
Keep slight right
272 ft
·
7 sec
27
Merge slight left onto US 27
23 mi
·
28 min
·
US 27
28
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
29
Continue straight
52 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
30
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
3 min
31
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
32
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
33
Continue straight
15 mi
·
19 min
34
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
35
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
13th Street
36
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
37
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
38
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 105.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL, or about 1h 49m 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 46 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m
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 Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Shady Hills, 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 105.4 mi from Shady Hills, FL · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Shady Hills, 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
$33.55 one way
$67.11 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.13 | $10.12 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.3 | 1 | $29.51 | $13.49 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Morning in Harlem on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
105 mi in
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
5 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 38m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Harlem, FL covers 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monteverde Drive, Bosley Drive, Shady Hills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Shady Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.55 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 38m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shady Hills, FL to Harlem, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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