How far is Fairview Shores, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Fairview Shores, FL to Orlando, FL is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
6.1 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.76 mi
6.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.76 mi
Kilometers
6.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.1 mi
Kilometers
9.81 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview Shores
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Shores
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Shores
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
Eatonville
FL

Town of the United States

From Fairview Shores
2.3 mi
00h 05m
To Orlando
3.8 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Fairview Shores and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Shores and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgewater Drive

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Edgewater Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Colonial Drive

    1589 ft · 40 sec · West Colonial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 4 West: Tampa

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street

    1355 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview Shores 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edgewater Drive
2.76 mi · 45%
I 4 West
0.91 mi · 15%
West Colonial Drive
0.3 mi · 5%
Anderson Street
0.26 mi · 4%
West Anderson Street
0.24 mi · 4%
Boone Avenue
0.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Edgewater Drive

Start on Edgewater Drive

2.76 mi · 00h 07m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonville
00h 05m from Fairview Shores
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview Shores 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 Fairview Shores to Orlando?

The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Eatonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Fairview Shores and 3.8 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview Shores and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonville

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 Eatonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 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 1.6 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Winter Park

3 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

10 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

23 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

36 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Shores and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 3.76 mi (6.05 km).

Fairview Shores

#1 Fairview Shores

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population10,239
Coordinates28.5911100, -81.3942400
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: Edgewater Drive (-81.394389, 28.591077)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.74
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $0.87 $1.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.97 $1.93
Premium $4.90 $1.03 $2.06
Diesel $4.35 $0.91 $1.83

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 Fairview Shores and Orlando. The current time is 00:25:43.

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.