Origin
Harlem, OH
Night in Harlem on Sunday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, OH to Glen Oak, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlem, OH
cottonbro studio
Glen Oak, OH
David McElwee
Trip Overview
This straightforward 11.9-mile drive from Harlem to Glen Oak in Ohio is a quick trip, taking about 24 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. You'll be navigating primarily local roads like Big Walnut Road and East Orange Road, with no highway driving involved. This route offers a simple, direct journey through the Midwest region, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| East Orange Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Harlem Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Village Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sunbury Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Red Bank Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bale Kenyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Primrose Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Big Walnut Road
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, OH and Glen Oak, OH.
1
Start on Gorsuch Road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gorsuch Road
2
Turn left onto CR 17
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlem Road
3
Turn left onto CR 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Village Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Road
5
Turn left onto Sunbury Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunbury Road
6
Turn right onto Big Walnut Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Big Walnut Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Bale Kenyon Road
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bale Kenyon Road
8
Continue on Bale Kenyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bale Kenyon Road
9
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Orange Road
10
Continue on TWP 114
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Orange Road
11
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Orange Road
12
Continue on TWP 114
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Orange Road
13
Enter roundabout onto TWP 114
88 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Orange Road
14
Continue on TWP 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orange Road
15
Turn right onto Holderman Street
523 ft
·
24 sec
·
Holderman Street
16
Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Primrose Avenue
17
Turn left onto Boxwood Drive
452 ft
·
19 sec
·
Boxwood Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Boxwood Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 17 / Harlem Road
Turn left onto CR 17 / Harlem Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Red Bank Road
At end of road, turn right onto Red Bank Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Big Walnut Road
Turn right onto Big Walnut Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Primrose Avenue
Turn right onto Primrose Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Boxwood Drive
Turn left onto Boxwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Glen Oak, OH
Night in Glen Oak on Sunday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph
44% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
26 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
24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Harlem Road, are characteristic of smaller, community-focused thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Big Walnut Road. This drive lacks the high-speed segments of interstate travel, instead offering a more measured pace as you navigate through local areas. It's a driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent turns rather than long, straightaways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Big Walnut Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 17 / Harlem Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 17 / Harlem Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Big Walnut Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Big Walnut Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 17 / Harlem Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Red Bank Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Big Walnut Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glen Oak, OH 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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