How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Orlando, FL is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.89 mi
01h 52m
Flight
81.98 mi
131.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.98 mi
Kilometers
131.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.89 mi
Kilometers
151.1 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Apollo Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apollo Beach
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apollo Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Apollo Beach
46.9 mi
00h 56m
To Orlando
47 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apollo Beach and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairway Boulevard

    596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Big Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    2988 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo Beach and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
72.5 mi · 77%
I 75 North
13.8 mi · 15%
Tamiami Trail
1.75 mi · 2%
Big Bend Road
1.29 mi · 1%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
I 4
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
00h 56m from Apollo Beach
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach to Orlando?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Apollo Beach and 47 miles from Orlando.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apollo Beach and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibsonia.

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 81.98 mi (131.93 km).

Apollo Beach

#1 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairway Boulevard (-82.407066, 27.772904)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.90 $16.21 $32.41
Diesel $4.35 $14.40 $28.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Apollo Beach and Orlando. The current time is 21:20:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.