How far is Gandy, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Gandy, FL to Orlando, FL is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.49 mi
01h 49m
Flight
88.4 mi
142.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.4 mi
Kilometers
142.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.49 mi
Kilometers
155.28 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Gandy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gandy
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gandy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Gandy
48.3 mi
00h 54m
To Orlando
48.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Fernando Drive Northeast

    159 m · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gandy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward East I 4: Orlando

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gandy 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East I 4
80.4 mi · 83%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
8.89 mi · 9%
Gandy Boulevard
5.1 mi · 5%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi
West South Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

East I 4

Merge slight left

59.3 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
00h 54m from Gandy
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gandy and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gandy to Orlando?

The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Gandy and 48.2 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, 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 Gibsonia.

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gandy and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 88.4 mi (142.26 km).

Gandy

#1 Gandy

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,031
Coordinates27.8685000, -82.6161200
Altitude1
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: San Fernando Drive Northeast (-82.616081, 27.86851)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.89 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.29
6.82 gal · 25.78 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.14 $28.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.67 $31.34
Premium $4.90 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $4.35 $14.83 $29.67

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 Gandy and Orlando. The current time is 22:47:53.

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.