How far is Christmas, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Christmas, FL to Orlando, FL is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Christmas and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christmas and Orlando.
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Start on East Colonial Drive
807 ft · 17 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
11.5 mi · 17 min · East Colonial Drive
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Continue on East Colonial Drive
570 ft · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
11.2 mi · 13 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East South Street
2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Turn sharp left
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 Christmas 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.
East Colonial Drive
Continue on East Colonial Drive
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Christmas 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 Christmas to Orlando?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Alafaya is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Christmas and 12.7 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Christmas and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Alafaya
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 Alafaya.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Christmas and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.33 km).
#1 Christmas
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5363900, -81.0175600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
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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