How far is Gifford, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Gifford, FL to Orlando, FL is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
107.33 mi
01h 45m
Flight
83.97 mi
135.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.97 mi
Kilometers
135.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.33 mi
Kilometers
172.73 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Gifford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gifford
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gifford
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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Gifford
52.1 mi
00h 52m
To Orlando
55.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Gifford and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Dixie Highway

    37 m · 6 sec · Old Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Street

    152 m · 14 sec · 45th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 85th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 90th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sebastian Boulevard

    1934 ft · 43 sec · Sebastian Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fellsmere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Orlando, Sanford

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  17. 17

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

    2279 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 408 West: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · East-West Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosalind Avenue

    2769 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gifford 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
49 mi · 46%
Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 24%
East-West Expressway
6.13 mi · 6%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.55 mi · 5%
85th Street
4.72 mi · 4%
Fellsmere Road
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
00h 52m from Gifford
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gifford 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 Gifford to Orlando?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Gifford and 55.2 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gifford and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 83.97 mi (135.13 km).

Gifford

#1 Gifford

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population9,590
Coordinates27.6753100, -80.4092200
Altitude4
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: Old Dixie Highway (-80.40936, 27.675275)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.44
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.72 $31.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.42 $34.84
Premium $4.90 $18.56 $37.11
Diesel $4.35 $16.49 $32.97

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 Gifford and Orlando. The current time is 22:11:26.

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.