How far is Bayonet Point, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Bayonet Point, FL to Orlando, FL is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.69 mi
01h 59m
Flight
80.58 mi
129.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.58 mi
Kilometers
129.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.69 mi
Kilometers
154 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonet Point
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonet Point
2026-04-23T10:24
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonet Point
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
Ridge Manor
FL

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

From Bayonet Point
47.7 mi
00h 59m
To Orlando
48 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonet Point and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonet Point and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Paige Drive

    884 ft · 41 sec · Paige Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eugene Drive

    41 m · 11 sec · Eugene Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    775 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 52

    22.3 mi · 33 min · State Road 52

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Ocala

    3050 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 98 South, FL 50 East

    79 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cortez Boulevard

    25.4 mi · 34 min · Cortez Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Orange Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Orange Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonet Point and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cortez Boulevard
25.4 mi · 27%
State Road 52
22.3 mi · 23%
I 75 North
14.6 mi · 15%
West Orange Street
13.6 mi · 14%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
6.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cortez Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Cortez Boulevard

25.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridge Manor
00h 59m from Bayonet Point
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonet Point 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 Bayonet Point to Orlando?

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Ridge Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Bayonet Point and 48 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonet Point and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Ridge Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridge Manor, 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 Ridge Manor.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

16 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

42 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

53 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonet Point and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 km).

Bayonet Point

#1 Bayonet Point

Census designated place

Population23,467
Coordinates28.3266700, -82.6834300
Altitude9
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: Paige Drive (-82.683151, 28.326672)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $14.02
Round trip
$28.04
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.02 $28.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.53 $31.07
Premium $4.90 $16.55 $33.10
Diesel $4.35 $14.70 $29.41

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 Bayonet Point and Orlando. The current time is 10:24:58.

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.