How far is Cedar Grove, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, FL to Orlando, FL is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
355.32 mi
05h 34m
Flight
279.45 mi
449.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.45 mi
Kilometers
449.73 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.32 mi
Kilometers
571.84 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Mon, Apr 27, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Tue, Apr 28, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-04-27T14:20
Arrive Orlando
Mon, Apr 27, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Cedar Grove
177.5 mi
02h 47m
To Orlando
177.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North East Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    719 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  15. 15

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

    799 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 34%
I-75 South
108 mi · 30%
North East Avenue
23.2 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 6%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
279.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
02h 47m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Grove and Mostly Clear near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Orlando?

The road trip is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Cedar Grove and 177.8 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.02 one way or $104.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Grove and Orlando, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Grove and Mostly Clear near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 279.45 mi (449.73 km).

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#1 Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1710300, -85.6252000
Altitude10
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: North East Avenue (-85.625059, 30.171029)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.46 L · about $52.02
Round trip
$104.03
25.08 gal · 94.92 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.02 $104.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.63 $115.27
Premium $4.90 $61.40 $122.79
Diesel $4.35 $54.55 $109.10

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 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cedar Grove, FL and Orlando, FL. The current time in Cedar Grove is 14:20:33, although it is 15:20:33 in Orlando.

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.