How far is Century, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Century, FL to Orlando, FL is about 449.7 miles (723.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 391 miles (629.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
449.74 mi
06h 56m
Flight
390.94 mi
629.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
390.94 mi
Kilometers
629.15 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
449.74 mi
Kilometers
723.78 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Century
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Century
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:57 PM to 3:27 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Century
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Century
225.6 mi
03h 28m
To Orlando
224.1 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hecker Road

    17 m · 8 sec · East Hecker Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Century Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Century Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 4

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 4

    31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 4

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    239.2 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  12. 12

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  17. 17

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

    799 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Century 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
240 mi · 53%
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
Highway 4
43.5 mi · 10%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 5%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
391 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 28m from Century
Leave By
10:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Century and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Century to Orlando?

The road trip is about 449.7 miles (723.8 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.6 miles from Century and 224.1 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 391 miles (629.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.83 one way or $131.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Century and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Century and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 390.94 mi (629.15 km).

Century

#1 Century

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,873
Coordinates30.9732400, -87.2638600
Altitude27
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: East Hecker Road (-87.263849, 30.97345)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 724 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.87 gal
60.07 L · about $65.83
Round trip
$131.66
31.74 gal · 120.14 L
Estimated CO2
141 kg one way
Round trip: 282.1 kg / 622 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.83 $131.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.94 $145.88
Premium $4.90 $77.70 $155.40
Diesel $4.35 $69.03 $138.07

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Century, FL and Orlando, FL. The current time in Century is 21:48:56, although it is 22:48:56 in Orlando.

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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.