Apollo Beach, FL to Harlem, FL is 149.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m via US 27, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within Florida, focusing on US 27 for the majority of the journey. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, it's an easy drive for a single day. You'll be spending most of your time on highway-style roads, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this a functional route for reaching your destination without much fuss.
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
74.7 miles from Apollo Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
66.4 mi
1h 20m
Debank Street
23.8 mi
30m
State Road 62
14.2 mi
17m
State Highway 674
11.7 mi
16m
US 17
7.3 mi
11m
SR 62
6.1 mi
7m
CR 39
4.1 mi
5m
Kickliter Road
4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 66.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Fairway Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Apollo Beach Boulevard
3
Continue on Paseo Al Mar Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Paseo Al Mar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto Paseo Al Mar Boulevard
87 ft·1 sec·Paseo Al Mar Boulevard
5
Continue on Paseo Al Mar Boulevard
2.4 mi·4 min·Paseo Al Mar Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 301
4.0 mi·5 min·US 301
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto FL 674
12 mi·16 min·State Highway 674
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 39
4.0 mi·7 min·Kickliter Road
9
Continue on CR 39
4.1 mi·5 min·CR 39
10
At end of road, turn left onto FL 62
6.1 mi·7 min·SR 62
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 62
14 mi·17 min·State Road 62
12
Turn right onto US 17
7.3 mi·11 min·US 17
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto FL 66
1.2 mi·1 min·6th Avenue
14
Continue on FL 66
24 mi·30 min·Debank Street
15
Turn right onto US 27
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 27
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
17
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
18
Continue on US 27
15 mi·19 min·US 27
19
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·13th Street
21
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Harlem Academy Avenue
22
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft·3 sec·10th Street
23
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to easily complete this 149.4-mile trip within a single day, keeping your fuel cost around $25. There's only one recommended stop, so plan that accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need to refuel. Pay attention to the 66.4-mile stretch on US 27; ensure you're fueled up before heading into that longer segment to avoid any unexpected delays. This route is well-suited for a spontaneous day trip.
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 74.7 miles from Apollo Beach, FL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 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 42m
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 Apollo Beach, 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 Apollo Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Apollo Beach, 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 66.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 147.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.8 mi into trip|~9m in|US 301
Turn right onto US 301
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
28.6 mi into trip|~44m in|FL 62 / SR 62
At end of road, turn left onto FL 62 / SR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
49 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 17
Turn right onto US 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
147.6 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|Lewis Boulevard
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.78 one way
$47.56 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$25.87
$51.74
premium
$4.72
$27.78
$55.56
diesel
$5.61
$32.99
$65.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.69
$7.17
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.07
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.92
$9.56
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Apollo Beach, FL
Late night
in Apollo Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harlem, FL
Late night
in Harlem on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
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
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
3h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 66.4 miles on US 27 without major interruptions, offering a consistent pace. Expect a profile that leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. While some sections might transition through local roads like Debank Street and State Road 62, the overall character is that of a steady highway journey. This means you can anticipate a predictable driving experience for most of the 149.4 miles.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.4 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Debank Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 301.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (FL 62 / SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles (US 17): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 66.4 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (FL 62 / SR 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles (US 17): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Harlem, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
