How far is Citrus Hills, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Citrus Hills, FL to Orlando, FL is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Hills and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Hills and Orlando.
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Start on East Glassboro Court
1695 ft · 1 min · East Glassboro Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · North Citrus Hills Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Reehill Street
2226 ft · 1 min · East Reehill Street
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Continue on North Kensington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Kensington Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
41.9 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
799 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Carter Street
3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
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 Citrus Hills and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
41.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Citrus Hills and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citrus Hills to Orlando?
The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Citrus Hills and 38.8 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Citrus Hills and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Hills and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 68.26 mi (109.85 km).
#1 Citrus Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 7,470 |
| Coordinates | 28.8883100, -82.4326000 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
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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