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Trip from Port Orange, 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

4h 22m

Distance

217.1 mi

349 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m

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 Volusia County, Florida, United States

Port Orange, FL

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

Harlem, FL

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Trip Overview

This 216.8-mile journey from Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL takes approximately 3 hours and 29 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a fuel cost estimated around $36, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Powers Avenue, Dunlawton Avenue, and Taylor Road, with no highway driving involved. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a more engaged experience behind the wheel. With just one recommended stop, this route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

108.6 miles from Port Orange, FL

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 126.1 mi 2h 15m
FL 78 34.4 mi 46m
Okeechobee Road 27.7 mi 34m
US 27 15.9 mi 20m
FL 70 3.4 mi 6m
Dunlawton Avenue 3 mi 5m
Parrott Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
Lewis Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 126.1 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Locust Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Locust Street
2

Turn left onto Powers Avenue

222 ft · 9 sec · Powers Avenue
3

Turn left onto FL 421

3.0 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on FL 421

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Taylor Road
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 95

126 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto FL 70

28 mi · 34 min · Okeechobee Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 70

3.4 mi · 6 min · FL 70
11

Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
12

At end of road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Southeast 4th Street
13

Turn left onto US 98; US 441

2.9 mi · 5 min · Parrott Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto FL 78

4.4 mi · 6 min · FL 78
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on FL 78

30 mi · 39 min · FL 78
16

Turn right onto US 27; FL 78

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 27; FL 78
17

Continue on US 27; FL 78

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 27; FL 78
18

Merge onto US 27; FL 78

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27; FL 78
19

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
20

Continue on US 27

15 mi · 19 min · US 27
21

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22

Turn right onto 13th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 13th Street
23

Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
24

Turn left onto 10th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 10th Street
25

Arrive at destination

10th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour, 29-minute duration and 216.8-mile length, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, consider an early morning departure from Port Orange. With only one recommended stop and no highway segments, you have the flexibility to make quick breaks as needed. The estimated fuel cost is $36, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent turns, so staying alert is key.

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 108.6 miles from Port Orange, FL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.1 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 48 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.6 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 29m

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 Port Orange, 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 Port Orange, FL

This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Port Orange, 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 I 95 for about 126.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

109 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

Cape Canaveral, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vero Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Port Orange, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.1 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.

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 155.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18633573006

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 155.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Visit website

Lynkwell Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 186.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 62

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 215.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

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 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
130.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
6
215.4 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in | Lewis Boulevard

Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.56 one way

$69.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $37.59 $75.18
premium $4.72 $40.37 $80.74
diesel $5.61 $47.93 $95.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.1 0 $22.80 $10.42
Efficient EV 54.3 0 $19.00 $8.68
EV Truck/SUV 86.8 1 $30.39 $13.89

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Port Orange, FL

Late night in Port Orange on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

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

4h 22m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 29.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 216.8 miles. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be navigating a series of turns and traffic lights, keeping you actively involved in the driving process. There's no 'longest stretch' noted, indicating a continuous series of local road segments rather than any significant periods of high-speed travel. This drive will feel like a true exploration of Florida's local byways.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.1 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and FL 78. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 217.1 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 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Port Orange, FL to Harlem, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Pierce along the way.

Fort Pierce

129.9 mi in | ~2h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 217.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m 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 126.1 miles on I 95. 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 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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