How far is Anna Maria, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Anna Maria, FL to Orlando, FL is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anna Maria and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna Maria and Orlando.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
1883 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Continue on Palm Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive
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Continue on Marina Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive
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Turn left onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Turn left onto Manatee Avenue
8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Take the ramp right
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1745 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
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 Anna Maria and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 East
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Anna Maria and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria to Orlando?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Anna Maria and 63.6 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anna Maria and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anna Maria and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.8 km).
#1 Anna Maria
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 27.5311500, -82.7334300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.68 | $41.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
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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