How far is Buenaventura Lakes, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Orlando, FL is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.5 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.08 mi
22.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.08 mi
Kilometers
22.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.5 mi
Kilometers
31.39 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 15, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Buenaventura Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buenaventura Lakes
2026-04-15T11:46
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 15, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buenaventura Lakes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sky Lake
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Buenaventura Lakes
9.8 mi
00h 12m
To Orlando
9.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buenaventura Lakes and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buenaventura Lakes and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Gardenia Road

    142 m · 23 sec · Gardenia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kumquat Lane

    79 m · 17 sec · Kumquat Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Parkway

    816 ft · 24 sec · Florida Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buenaventura Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Osceola Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Ocala, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    589 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 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 Buenaventura Lakes 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
9.84 mi · 50%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 24%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 6%
East Osceola Parkway
1.1 mi · 6%
Buenaventura Boulevard
0.72 mi · 4%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

9.84 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sky Lake
00h 12m from Buenaventura Lakes
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Buenaventura Lakes and Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buenaventura Lakes to Orlando?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Sky Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Buenaventura Lakes and 9.7 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Buenaventura Lakes and Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Sky Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sky Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sky Lake.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

16 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

18 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buenaventura Lakes and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 14.08 mi (22.66 km).

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#1 Buenaventura Lakes

Buenaventura Lakes is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3358400, -81.3531300
Altitude24
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: Gardenia Road (-81.353135, 28.336195)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.34
Premium $4.90 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.35 $3.00 $6.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buenaventura Lakes and Orlando. The current time is 11:46:09.

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.