How far is Brooksville, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Brooksville, FL to Orlando, FL is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooksville and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooksville and Orlando.
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Start on Jefferson Street
46 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Bailey Avenue
84 m · 18 sec · North Bailey Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2792 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Cortez Boulevard
33.7 mi · 45 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on West Orange Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2488 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
2845 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
6 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
799 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Carter Street
3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 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 Brooksville 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.
Cortez Boulevard
Continue on Cortez Boulevard
33.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 Brooksville 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 Brooksville to Orlando?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Mascotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Brooksville and 47.8 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooksville and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Mascotte
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 Mascotte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooksville and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 61.35 mi (98.74 km).
#1 Brooksville
County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,824 |
| Coordinates | 28.5555400, -82.3899100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
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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