How far is Bushnell, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Bushnell, FL to Orlando, FL is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
55.92 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.35 mi
72.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.92 mi
Kilometers
89.99 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Bushnell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushnell
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushnell
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
Minneola
FL

City in Kansas, United States

From Bushnell
28.3 mi
00h 30m
To Orlando
27.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph ESE
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 Bushnell and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushnell and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on West Noble Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Noble Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1436 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    3251 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    47 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway

    59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway

    2044 ft · 41 sec · Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McNeill Drive

    526 ft · 12 sec · McNeill Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on McNeill Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    594 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike South

    1 km · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

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

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

  22. 22

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  23. 23

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

    799 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushnell 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
31 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
29.7 mi · 53%
West Noble Avenue
7.84 mi · 14%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 13%
Central Parkway
3.98 mi · 7%
McNeill Drive
1.29 mi · 2%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

29.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneola
00h 30m from Bushnell
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bushnell 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 Bushnell to Orlando?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Minneola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Bushnell and 27.7 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minneola

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 Minneola and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

45 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushnell and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bushnell

Town in Florida, United States

Population3,229
Coordinates28.6649900, -82.1128600
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: West Noble Avenue (-82.11286, 28.664902)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.05 $18.11
Premium $4.90 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.35 $8.57 $17.14

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 Bushnell and Orlando. The current time is 02:18:58.

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.