How far is Green Cove Springs, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Green Cove Springs, FL to Orlando, FL is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Cove Springs and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs and Orlando.
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Start on the route
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
3193 ft · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
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Continue on Shands Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Shands Bridge
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Keep slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto FL 16
1.6 mi · 2 min · FL 16
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Anderson Street
1355 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Anderson Street
1261 ft · 45 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Cove Springs and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Green Cove Springs and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Cove Springs to Orlando?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Ormond-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Green Cove Springs and 63.2 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Cove Springs and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Ormond-by-the-Sea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ormond-by-the-Sea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Cove Springs and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 102.04 mi (164.21 km).
#1 Green Cove Springs
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,920 |
| Coordinates | 29.9919100, -81.6781500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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