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Trip from Oviedo, 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 3m

Distance

178.2 mi

287 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

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city in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Oviedo, FL

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Harlem, FL

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Trip Overview

This 178.2-mile drive from Oviedo to Harlem, Florida, will take you about 3 hours and 3 minutes to complete. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $30. This route primarily uses local roads like Station Street, Central Avenue, and West Mitchell Hammock Road, giving you a feel for the communities you pass through. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with the road and your surroundings as you travel within the state of Florida.

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

89.1 miles from Oviedo, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Station Street — —
Central Avenue — —
West Mitchell Hammock Road — —
Red Bug Lake Road — —
FL 417 — —
Seminole Expressway — —
Central Florida GreeneWay — —
Florida's Turnpike — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Station Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Broadway Street

131 ft · 7 sec · East Broadway Street
2

Turn right onto Station Street

361 ft · 12 sec · Station Street
3

Turn left

138 ft · 10 sec
4

Turn right

210 ft · 17 sec
5

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
6

Turn right onto West Mitchell Hammock Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Mitchell Hammock Road
7

Continue on Red Bug Lake Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Red Bug Lake Road
8

Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll South: Orlando

0.4 mi · 52 sec · FL 417 Toll South: Orlando
9

Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway

3.8 mi · 4 min · Seminole Expressway
10

Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

25 mi · 27 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
11

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Ocala

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Ocala
12

Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

1.2 mi · 2 min · Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
13

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

57 mi · 1 hr · Florida's Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

0.4 mi · 1 min · US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
15

Keep slight right

246 ft · 7 sec
16

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 46 sec
17

Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road

31 mi · 39 min · Kenansville Road
18

Continue straight

4.8 mi · 9 min
19

Turn right

4.4 mi · 6 min
20

Continue straight

30 mi · 39 min
21

Turn right

0.3 mi · 23 sec
22

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 36 sec
23

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 18 sec
24

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
25

Continue straight

15 mi · 19 min
26

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Boulevard
27

Turn right onto 13th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 13th Street
28

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
29

Turn left onto 10th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 10th Street
30

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given this is a relatively short, one-day drive of just over 178 miles and around 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Aiming to leave Oviedo in the morning will allow you to arrive in Harlem with ample time to spare. Since there's a single recommended stop and the longest stretch isn't specified (implying it's not particularly long), you can decide on your break as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the local roads, and remember the estimated fuel cost is $30.

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 89.1 miles from Oviedo, FL, or about 1h 31m 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 39 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.1 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m

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 Oviedo, 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 Oviedo, FL

This is one driving day of about 178.2 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Oviedo, 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.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haines City, FL

89 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

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haines City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.1 miles from Oviedo, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Vespr Coffee Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14074423361

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.2

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.2

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Vespr Coffee Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14074423361

Visit website

The Muddy Root Kava Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+14072034007

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 89.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 127.3

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Escape Ventures Orlando

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2–10 pm

+14077306733

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.36 one way

$56.73 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $30.86 $61.71
premium $4.72 $33.14 $66.27
diesel $5.61 $39.34 $78.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 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 53.5 0 $18.71 $8.55
Efficient EV 44.6 0 $15.59 $7.13
EV Truck/SUV 71.3 0 $24.95 $11.40

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 16, 2026

Origin

Oviedo, FL

Late night in Oviedo on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harlem, FL

Late night in Harlem on Sunday

Local time

12:36 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

18 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 3m 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?

With a highway share of 0%, this drive is entirely on local roads, characterized by frequent turns. You'll navigate through various community streets, so don't expect long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. The profile of this route is best described as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be actively steering and managing your speed more often than on an interstate. This kind of journey offers a more intimate experience with the landscape and local environment.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Station Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Oviedo, FL to Harlem, FL is easy. At 3h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oviedo, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 178.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oviedo, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 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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