How far is Freeport, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Freeport, FL to Orlando, FL is about 386.2 miles (621.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.24 mi
05h 47m
Flight
316.4 mi
509.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.4 mi
Kilometers
509.19 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.24 mi
Kilometers
621.59 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
9:00 PM CDT
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Freeport
192.9 mi
02h 53m
To Orlando
193.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Freeport and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
211 mi · 55%
I-75 South
108 mi · 28%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 5%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 2%
Madison Street
4.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

211 mi · 03h 46m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
316.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
02h 53m from Freeport
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Orlando?

The road trip is about 386.2 miles (621.6 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.9 miles from Freeport and 193.3 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.54 one way or $113.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Freeport and Orlando, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 316.4 mi (509.19 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
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: Madison Street (-86.136214, 30.498248)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.63 gal
51.59 L · about $56.54
Round trip
$113.07
27.26 gal · 103.18 L
Estimated CO2
121.1 kg one way
Round trip: 242.3 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $56.54 $113.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.64 $125.29
Premium $4.90 $66.73 $133.46
Diesel $4.35 $59.29 $118.58

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Freeport, FL and Orlando, FL. The current time in Freeport is 02:23:55, although it is 03:23:55 in Orlando.

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.