How far is Citrus Ridge, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Citrus Ridge, FL to Orlando, FL is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.1 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.33 mi
34.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.33 mi
Kilometers
34.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.39 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Citrus Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus Ridge
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Citrus Ridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Williamsburg
FL

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

From Citrus Ridge
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Orlando
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Citrus Ridge and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Ridge and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Banana Palm Drive

    569 ft · 47 sec · Banana Palm Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Funie Steed Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Funie Steed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgan-Williams Road

    651 ft · 20 sec · Morgan-Williams Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Ridge and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
17.3 mi · 69%
Funie Steed Road
3.16 mi · 13%
West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
2.23 mi · 9%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 5%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
West South Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Merge slight left

9.98 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 18m from Citrus Ridge
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Citrus Ridge 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 Citrus Ridge to Orlando?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Citrus Ridge and 12.5 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

14 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

14 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

22 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Ridge and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 21.33 mi (34.33 km).

Citrus Ridge

#1 Citrus Ridge

Census designated place in Florida

Population13,285
Coordinates28.3338500, -81.6423200
Altitude44
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: Banana Palm Drive (-81.640606, 28.333865)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.65 $7.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.04 $8.09
Premium $4.90 $4.31 $8.62
Diesel $4.35 $3.83 $7.66

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 Citrus Ridge and Orlando. The current time is 01:16:47.

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.