How far is Cutler Bay, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Cutler Bay, FL to Orlando, FL is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.39 mi
03h 45m
Flight
214.32 mi
344.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.32 mi
Kilometers
344.92 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.39 mi
Kilometers
417.45 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sat, May 30, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler Bay
2026-05-30T13:28
Arrive Orlando
Sat, May 30, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutler Bay
9:00 PM EDT
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
North River Shores
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Cutler Bay
128.4 mi
01h 52m
To Orlando
130.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Cutler Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    2226 ft · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 216th Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest 216th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Frontage Road

    2896 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    991 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    211.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutler Bay and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
211 mi · 81%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.5 mi · 14%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 2%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi
Old Cutler Road
1.18 mi
Southwest 216th Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 51m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
214.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North River Shores
01h 52m from Cutler Bay
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cutler Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cutler Bay to Orlando?

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Cutler Bay and 130.9 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cutler Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near North River Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North River Shores, 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 North River Shores.

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Okeechobee

56 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

60 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

87 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

101 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutler Bay and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 214.32 mi (344.92 km).

Cutler Bay

#1 Cutler Bay

Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population43,203
Coordinates25.5783000, -80.3377000
Altitude2
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: (-80.337829, 25.578233)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.65 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.91
18.3 gal · 69.3 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.95 $75.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.05 $84.11
Premium $4.90 $44.80 $89.60
Diesel $4.35 $39.80 $79.60

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutler Bay and Orlando. The current time is 13:28:17.

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.