How far is Alafaya, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Alafaya, FL to Orlando, FL is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alafaya and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alafaya and Orlando.
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Start on O'Berry Hoover Road
1130 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
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Turn right onto East Colonial Drive
1306 ft · 28 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Alafaya Trail
1 km · 1 min · Alafaya Trail
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Continue on North Alafaya Trail
2375 ft · 54 sec · North Alafaya Trail
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
9.7 mi · 11 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East South Street
2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Turn sharp left
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alafaya and Orlando.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East-West Expressway
Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
9.66 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alafaya and Partly Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alafaya to Orlando?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Azalea Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Alafaya and 6.5 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alafaya and Partly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Azalea Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Azalea Park.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alafaya and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 10.34 mi (16.64 km).
#1 Alafaya
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 78,113 |
| Coordinates | 28.5641000, -81.2114000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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