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Trip from Hudson, FL to Harlem, FL

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

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m

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

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Downtown Hudson, FL, FL

Hudson, FL

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neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Harlem, FL

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Trip Overview

Hudson, FL to Harlem, FL is 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 20m via US 27, I 4, and FL 60, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily utilizing major highways for efficiency. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option for transit between these two points. The route is designed for swift travel, so if you're looking for a scenic, leisurely exploration, you might want to consider other options.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100.6 miles from Hudson, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 103.2 mi 2h 10m
I 4 17.4 mi 18m
FL 60 14.8 mi 18m
I 75 12.7 mi 13m
State Road 54 9.5 mi 13m
Polk Parkway 9.4 mi 10m
Suncoast Parkway 8.9 mi 9m
State Road 52 7.3 mi 11m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 103.2 mi, about 2h 10m

Traffic on I-4

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,480 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~567 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

163 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left

126 ft · 14 sec
3

Turn left onto Hudson Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Hudson Avenue
4

Turn right onto Fivay Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Fivay Road
5

Turn right onto CR 1

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Little Road
6

Turn left onto FL 52

7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 52
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 589 Toll South: Suncoast Parkway
8

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

8.9 mi · 9 min · Suncoast Parkway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto FL 54

9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 54
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on FL 56

0.4 mi · 38 sec · State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Continue on FL 56

0.1 mi · 8 sec · FL 56
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15

Merge onto I 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 75
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 12 min · I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 261 Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando Use the slight left lane.
19

Merge onto I 4

17 mi · 18 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 27 Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on FL 570 Toll

9.4 mi · 10 min · Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 10 Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto US 98

6.9 mi · 9 min · Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
24

Continue on US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
25

Turn left onto US 98; FL 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on FL 60

0.3 mi · 26 sec · FL 60
27

Continue on FL 60

11 mi · 13 min · FL 60
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on FL 60

3.7 mi · 4 min · FL 60
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork

272 ft · 7 sec
31

Merge onto US 27

23 mi · 28 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
32

Continue on US 27; US 98

10 mi · 14 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on US 27; US 98

55 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
34

Merge onto US 27; FL 78

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27; FL 78
35

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
36

Continue on US 27

15 mi · 19 min · US 27
37

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
38

Turn right onto 13th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 13th Street
39

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
40

Turn left onto 10th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 10th Street
41

Arrive at destination

10th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 20m estimated drive time, leaving Hudson, FL in the morning should allow you to reach Harlem, FL comfortably within daylight hours. The route is efficient, so you'll only need one stop. Plan your stop around the 103.2-mile mark on US 27, as this is the longest continuous stretch before potential changes in road type. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, ensure your tank is full before departing to maximize your time on the road and minimize unnecessary detours for gas.

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 100.6 miles from Hudson, FL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 44 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 2h 11m 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 33m

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 Hudson, 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 Hudson, FL

This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hudson, 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 103.2 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

101 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

Brandon, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dundee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Hudson, 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 103.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Main Street America An Eatery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Placid, Florida

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 1h 15m to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+18634657733

Visit website

La Pupusa Queen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Placid, Florida

0.7 mi

Glenda Jean's Country Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Placid, Florida

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Nutmeg's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sebring, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 1h 33m to go 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 AM–6 PM

+18633146408

Visit website

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lutz, Florida

0.8 mi

Owl & Otter Espresso Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Placid, Florida

0.8 mi

Main Street America An Eatery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+18634657733

Visit website

La Pupusa Queen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 9 AM–7 PM

+18636591445

Glenda Jean's Country Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 10 AM–2 PM

+18635313476

Visit website

Morty and Edna’s Craft Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+18636990600

Visit website

The Purple Iris Tea Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–3 PM

+18636990314

Visit website

TWICE BUTTER

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 9 AM–8 PM

+18636591135

Visit website

Porkchop's Barbecue

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18632338604

Visit website

Dimitri's Restaurant, Pizza Kitchen and Its 5 O'clock Somewhere Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Sebring, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–9 PM

+18633857323

Visit website

Nutmeg's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Sebring, Florida

Hours: 8 AM–6 PM

+18633146408

Visit website

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18139492428

Visit website

Owl & Otter Espresso Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–8 PM

+18635313308

Visit website

Olde 27 Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Moore Haven, Florida

Common Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–2 PM

+18639029889

Cafe Tropical

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–8 PM

+18639830049

Visit website

Hawk’s Hive Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hudson, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17278561260

Elevation Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18132526556

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sebring, Florida

+18633861000

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Avon Park, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.6 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sebring, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Port Richey, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Port Richey, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Wesley Chapel, Florida

+18887584389

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

I-4 Eastbound weighing station

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

I-4 Westbound weighing station

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

TA

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.4 mi from route

Pasco County Rest Area Southbound

1.5 mi from route

Pasco County Rest Area Northbound

1.9 mi from route

Tabby’s Bar And Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–11 PM

+18636591883

Visit website

Wet Dogs Brewing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake Placid, Florida

Hours: 4–9 PM

+18634102010

Visit website

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18139498299

Visit website

the 301

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Sebring, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–10 PM

Visit website

THN Sebring

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Sebring, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–1:30 PM

+18633146377

Cracker Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tampa, Florida

+18136274225

Visit website

So SweetVibes Cakes and Desserts

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

+18139194406

Dinosaur World

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Plant City, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18137179865

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
19.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills
7
31.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South I 75: Naples
8
43.6 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 261 Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
8
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.46 one way

$60.91 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $33.42 $66.84
premium $4.55 $36.04 $72.08
diesel $4.80 $37.99 $75.98

Estimated Tolls: $0.53

Suncoast Parkway (8.9 mi) $0.53

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.4 0 $21.13 $9.66
Efficient EV 50.3 0 $17.61 $8.05
EV Truck/SUV 80.5 1 $28.17 $12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Hudson, FL

Morning in Hudson on Sunday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Destination

Harlem, FL

Morning in Harlem on Sunday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 3 mph 5% chance Live forecast

96°F

Eagle Lake, FL

101 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 83% of the 201.2 miles on faster roads like US 27 and I 4. You'll experience a longest stretch of 103.2 miles on US 27, offering extended cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely occur later in the drive, as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a good amount of highway miles and the associated traffic patterns.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.2 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 27 significant decision points across 201.2 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 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

144 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

233 ft

Total Descent

223 ft

Highest Point

144 ft

~143.7 mi in

Elevation Range

136 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Hudson, FL and Harlem, FL, road signs point toward Zephyrhills, Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Avon Park.

Zephyrhills

19.8 mi in | ~29m

Saint Petersburg

30.3 mi in | ~45m

Orlando

43.6 mi in | ~1h

Winter Haven

62.9 mi in | ~1h 22m

Bartow

72.7 mi in | ~1h 34m

Avon Park

96 mi in | ~2h 5m

About the Cities

Starting in Hudson, FL

Full guide →

Arriving in Harlem, FL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.2 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.53 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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