How far is Gulf Breeze, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Gulf Breeze, FL to Orlando, FL is about 451.4 miles (726.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370 miles (595.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
451.39 mi
06h 52m
Flight
369.98 mi
595.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.98 mi
Kilometers
595.42 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
451.39 mi
Kilometers
726.44 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Gulf Breeze
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Breeze
2026-04-18T16:29
Arrive Orlando
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Breeze
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Gulf Breeze
225.9 mi
03h 26m
To Orlando
225.4 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Breeze and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    274 mi · 4 hr 54 min

  8. 8

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

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

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  13. 13

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

    799 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Breeze 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
21 steps
9 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
274 mi · 61%
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 5%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 2%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.4 mi
370 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 26m from Gulf Breeze
Leave By
10:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gulf Breeze and Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Breeze to Orlando?

The road trip is about 451.4 miles (726.4 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.9 miles from Gulf Breeze and 225.4 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 370 miles (595.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.08 one way or $132.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Breeze and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 369.98 mi (595.42 km).

Gulf Breeze

#1 Gulf Breeze

City in Florida, USA

Population7,075
Coordinates30.3571400, -87.1638600
Altitude5
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: (-87.163906, 30.357141)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 726 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.93 gal
60.29 L · about $66.08
Round trip
$132.16
31.86 gal · 120.58 L
Estimated CO2
141.6 kg one way
Round trip: 283.1 kg / 624 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.08 $132.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.21 $146.43
Premium $4.90 $77.99 $155.99
Diesel $4.35 $69.30 $138.59

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gulf Breeze, FL and Orlando, FL. The current time in Gulf Breeze is 16:29:28, although it is 17:29:28 in Orlando.

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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.