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Trip from Eustis, FL to Harlem, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

184.4 mi

297 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 46m ★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eustis, FL

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Harlem, FL

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Trip Overview

This 184.4-mile journey from Eustis, FL to Harlem, FL takes approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes, making it a manageable one-day road trip. Expect a fuel cost of around $29 for this drive. The route primarily utilizes major roadways like US 27, the Western Beltway, and the Wekiva Parkway, indicating a predominantly highway-focused experience. With 77% of the drive on highways, it's designed for efficient travel. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

92.2 miles from Eustis, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 127.5 mi 2h 44m
Western Beltway 32.6 mi 37m
Wekiva Parkway 5 mi 5m
I 4 4.3 mi 5m
US 441 3.3 mi 5m
Sanford Road 2.2 mi 3m
FL 453 Toll 2 mi 2m
East Crooked Lake Drive 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 127.5 mi, about 2h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eustis, FL and Harlem, FL.

1

Start on East Orange Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Orange Avenue
2

Turn right onto Haselton Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Haselton Street
3

Continue on East Crooked Lake Drive

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Crooked Lake Drive
4

Keep slight right at fork onto East Crooked Lake Drive

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Crooked Lake Drive
5

Turn left onto US 441

3.3 mi · 5 min · US 441
6

Turn left onto FL 46

2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward FL 453 Toll South
8

Merge onto FL 453 Toll

2.0 mi · 2 min · FL 453 Toll
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto FL 429 Toll

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on FL 414 Toll; FL 429 Toll

2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 429 Toll

30 mi · 34 min · Western Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
14

Merge onto I 4

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 55 Toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto US 27

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 27
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on US 27

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 27
18

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 27

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 27
20

Continue on US 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 27
21

Continue on US 27

39 mi · 50 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on US 27; US 98

10 mi · 14 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on US 27; US 98

55 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
24

Merge onto US 27; FL 78

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27; FL 78
25

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
26

Continue on US 27

15 mi · 19 min · US 27
27

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
28

Turn right onto 13th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 13th Street
29

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
30

Turn left onto 10th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 10th Street
31

Arrive at destination

10th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 58-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Eustis will allow you to arrive in Harlem with plenty of daylight remaining. You’ll want to plan for at least one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 127.5 miles on US 27, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. The $29 estimated fuel cost is a helpful budget point for this 184.4-mile trip across Florida.

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 92.2 miles from Eustis, FL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.5 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 41 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.2 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

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 Eustis, 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 Eustis, FL

This is one driving day of about 184.4 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Eustis, 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 127.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Lake, FL

92 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

Lake Butler, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebring, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.2 miles from Eustis, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Wales, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

1.9 mi

Las Flores Coffee shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Haines City, Florida

1.7 mi

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.7

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

Gator's Dockside Windermere

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.5

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14072175191

Visit website

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.3

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Las Flores Coffee shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.8

Haines City, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14077292552

La Finca Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.8

Haines City, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14075589131

Ground Up Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Mt Dora, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15037479433

Visit website

Filigree Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 39.5

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14079005821

Visit website

Calypso Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 13.2

Apopka, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14077037370

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.3

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 105.3

Avon Park, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Tesla Destination Charger

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 118.5

Sebring, Florida

+18633861000

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Tavares, Florida

+18668167584

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.6 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 105.3

Sebring, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Tavares, Florida

+31880109500

Visit website

Haines City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.8

Haines City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

Visit website

A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 39.5

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14079395277

Visit website

Wallaby Ranch

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 52.7

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18635574600

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.3

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 182.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
11.3 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
5
11.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | FL 429 Toll / Wekiva Parkway

Merge onto FL 429 Toll / Wekiva Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip | ~28m in | FL 429 Toll / Western Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 429 Toll / Western Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 55 Toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
6
182.6 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | Lewis Boulevard

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.35 one way

$58.70 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $31.93 $63.86
premium $4.72 $34.29 $68.58
diesel $5.61 $40.71 $81.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.3 0 $19.36 $8.85
Efficient EV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.38
EV Truck/SUV 73.8 0 $25.82 $11.80

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eustis, FL

Late night in Eustis on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harlem, FL

Late night in Harlem on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Eagle Lake, FL

92 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

3 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 58m 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?

Get ready for a drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 77% of the 184.4 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 127.5-mile segment on US 27, which offers a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The use of the Western Beltway and Wekiva Parkway suggests modern, efficient roadways designed for covering distance. This profile means you’ll likely experience a smooth, albeit potentially less varied, driving experience focused on getting you from point A to point B.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.5 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Western Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 184.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (FL 429 Toll / Wekiva Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (FL 429 Toll / Western Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Eustis, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Tampa and Clermont.

Tampa

11.3 mi in | ~18m

Clermont

54.6 mi in | ~1h 8m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 184.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 127.5 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harlem, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (FL 429 Toll / Wekiva Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (FL 429 Toll / Western Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Harlem, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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